As Karina was about to leave, the door suddenly chimed and opened.

She looked up to see who had entered, her eyes widening in surprise. "How could it be him?!" she thought to herself.

Harley Carter's gaze flickered over her, his eyebrows slightly raised, as if he too was a little surprised.

"Excuse me," Karina said, trying to avoid engaging with him, but he was blocking the way. She had no choice but to speak.

Fortunately, Harley didn't try to stop her. He stepped aside, making way for her.

Karina let out a quiet breath of relief, but just as she was about to pass him, she suddenly heard his low voice.

"Small world, Wilfred's little assistant."

Karina lifted her gaze, but said nothing as she walked out.

Harley stood there for a moment, then, after a brief pause, he smiled with an almost amused expression before entering the flower shop. A few moments later, he came out holding a bouquet of carnations. Back at her apartment, Karina couldn't stop thinking about the encounter. After hesitating for a while, she decided to call Wilfred. But whether it was because of her own curiosity about Harley, she wasn't sure. "Dr. Wilfred, I ran into that person you had a conflict with earlier."

"Who?" Wilfred's voice was raspy.

by the sound of his voice,

casually, "It's just the change in seasons, nothing to worry about.

a moment before

his chair. "Where

want to spoil the surprise for him tomorrow. So, she lied. "I bumped into him on my way home from work." Wilfred didn't press further, probably believing her. "Just be careful around

added, "Actually, I'll come by tomorrow to check on things

I have something to do. How about the day after?"

if Wilfred wasn't around, how would they be

the phone, he could tell Karina was

the matter out of her mind, assuming there was nothing

doctor. He wouldn't come looking for trouble with someone like

had

According to the nurse, there was a major surgery that they wanted

full of anticipation about what kind of

she opened

Karina, you're here!

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