"Ava."

A deep voice cut through the air, and Karina turned to see a man in a black suit, wearing a hat and a mask, striding toward them.

But the man's white eyelashes and distinctive eyes were all Karina needed to recognize him. He was her albino patient, Xavier Jasper! Xavier also didn't expect to run into both Wilfred and Karina here. "It's you two," he exclaimed in surprise.

Wilfred's gaze sharpened as he calmly addressed Xavier. "Keep your sister in line. Apologize."

Before Xavier could respond, Ava stepped forward and, to everyone's surprise, said, "I'm sorry. I was too impulsive. Please forgive me." Karina was taken aback by how quickly Ava apologized. Even Xavier, who knew his sister's arrogant tendencies well, looked stunned.

Karina nodded, her tone steady but firm. "I forgive you, but that doesn't mean everyone else will. You should work on your attitude. Stop acting so entitled everywhere you go."

With that, Karina turned on her heel and walked away. Although Xavier was her patient, it was Ava who had crossed the line with her. And since this wasn't work hours, Karina had no intention of engaging with them any further. Unexpectedly, Wilfred followed her.

Wilfred, thank you for earlier," Karina said warmly as

frowned slightly. "Why are you thanking me?

up for me earlier. It means a lot. It's just... I can't stop thinking about the notes I lost.

planning her future meticulously. Now, with those notes lost, she felt both helpless and furious.

her frustration. "The notes are gone but they're just words on paper. Your brain, however, is alive and adaptable. If there's anything you

eyes wide with disbelief. "Are you

ever lied to you?" he replied smoothly. "You're here, learning and living well. As long as you don't overcomplicate things,

curious mix of strength and vulnerability. In many ways, she reminded him of

dark place, he might still be trapped in his own misery. Because of

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