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But Wilfred wouldn't bother explaining. In fact, he thought it was better to let the misunderstanding linger.

The nurse glanced at Karina, then back at Wilfred, her face twisting with humiliation before she turned and fled the room. Karina instinctively stepped aside, avoiding a collision.

"For a moment there... I thought I was interrupting something," she hesitated, her tone uncertain.

She couldn't deny the relief she felt after Wilfred's firm stance. The suffocating feeling, like someone gripping her throat, had finally dissipated. Her breathing steadied, though a lingering bitterness remained in her chest. She couldn't help but wonder why the nurse had acted that way.

Wilfred looked at her briefly and explained, "I don't know her. She knocked and let herself in. And not long after, you walked in." Karina's expression softened significantly. "Maybe it has something to do with the rumors going around the hospital recently." Wilfred frowned.

Though he said nothing, his mind was already set on putting an end to the baseless gossip.

"Did you need something?" he asked.

Karina nodded, though her earlier excitement had dimmed after the incident. The joy that had once been at a ten now barely lingered at a two or three. "I passed. All that's left is my thesis."

replaced by a warm smile. "Do you

She shook her head.

he said, pulling up a document on his

nurse, she froze, recalling his aversion to germs. She had touched so many things earlier and hadn't disinfected her hands yet. She quickly withdrew. "I forgot to sanitize.

her hand

her position, it felt as though Wilfred was almost embracing

heart pounded wildly, the sound practically echoing in

It was too close.

close, she could clearly catch the scent of his cologne-cool, rich, and slightly musky. The base note felt heavy, timeless, evoking a

It suited him perfectly.

her head, his voice calm but firm. "Focus,

herself to collect her thoughts, silently

But it was useless.

Wilfred asked, "Did you