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After hearing Wilfred's response, the director could barely contain his excitement. He immediately signed the contract.

As he finished, the director couldn't help but remark, "Dr. Wilfred, I had a feeling you'd be a great ally for our hospital. And now I see I was absolutely right!"

Wilfred replied in his usual composed tone, "Well, considering you've helped me solve a big problem, it's only fair I return the favor."

The director froze for a moment. When had he ever helped Wilfred? He had no idea what Wilfred was referring to.

Instinctively, he glanced at Karina, catching the fleeting surprise and uncertainty in her expression. Realization dawned, and he let out a hearty laugh. "Dr. Wilfred, you're too kind! Honestly, Dr. Norman is so talented. She's hardly a burden. If anything, we're the ones benefiting.

The rest of the conversation blurred in Karina's mind. Her thoughts were stuck on Wilfred's earlier comment, delivered so casually yet carrying so much weight. Was it really because of her?

The mere possibility sent a surge of warmth through her chest, a sweetness she struggled to suppress. But her rational side cautioned her to temper her emotions.

Karina tried her best to suppress the surge of happiness bubbling inside her. It wasn't until they left the director's office that she finally gathered enough courage to ask softly, "Dr. Wilfred, was it because of me?"

she quickly corrected herself, "Sorry, I forgot! I shouldn't call you that you're not

call me that. Though, I'd prefer something else. As for your other question-yes,

was an almost imperceptible warmth beneath it. That subtle tenderness sent Karina's heart

voice barely a whisper.

Wilfred paused.

Even he hadn't consciously considered it until she asked. Somewhere along the way, her chaos

Wilfred's remained expertly masked. Even as his heart churned, his calm exterior didn't

the only apprentice I've ever taken

Apprentice?

wave, extinguishing the warm glow

dared to name, suddenly felt

hiding an ache she couldn't reveal. "I'm honored to be considered your apprentice. I promise I