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Just as Ava was about to cause a scene, the sound of steady footsteps filled the room. Wilfred strode in, his white coat enhancing his composed, almost ethereal aura.

Ava shot Karina a glare, silently committing her to memory, then begrudgingly found another seat.

Wilfred's gaze swept across the room, pausing ever so briefly on Karina before moving on. She wasn't sure if it was real or just her imagination.

"Today, we'll discuss cellular structures. I'll start with an example from my doctoral thesis," Wilfred announced, adjusting the projector.

To Karina's surprise, he was an exceptional lecturer-clear, engaging, and far more comprehensible than many university professors. She listened intently, taking meticulous notes.

Yvette peeked over at Karina's notebook, wide-eyed at the densely packed writing. "Karina, when you eventually get promoted, land a big raise, or go for your doctorate, I promise I won't be jealous. Truly." Karina chuckled. "If you need these notes, I can lend them to you."

"Never mind, I'm fine where I am," Yvette said with a dismissive wave, knowing her own limits and choosing to decline Karina's offer.

After the lecture ended, Karina still felt a lingering sense of wanting to learn more. Just as she was packing up, a nurse she didn't know very well approached her.

I borrow your notes?" the nurse

nurse, aren't you?

or if she was just out of touch

Karina's gaze. "Please, Dr. Norman. Just for a little while. I promise I'll return

hesitated for a moment but eventually gave in. "Fine, if you won't explain, I'll

nurse's eyes darted away quickly, guilt flashing briefly, but

made her way to Ava. She handed over the notebook without

quick motion, she ripped out several pages, crumpled them

notebook, Ava felt the tension in her chest ease slightly. The small act of destruction was oddly

to the nurse, handing her

nurse's face lit up as she accepted the

afternoon,

for the nurse, but the woman was nowhere to

noticing Karina's distress, offered, "Let me help you. Two sets of eyes are better than