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."

disappeared, replaced by a warm smile. "Do you know

She shook her head.

here," he said, pulling up a document on his computer. "I'll

his. Remembering his earlier reaction to the nurse, she froze, recalling his aversion to germs. She had touched so many things earlier and hadn't disinfected her hands yet. She

pulling her hand

pulled into his chair. From her position, it felt as

heart pounded wildly, the sound practically

It was too close.

his cologne-cool, rich, and slightly musky. The base note felt heavy, timeless, evoking a sense of stability and

It suited him perfectly.

voice calm but firm. "Focus, student. Don't let your mind

thoughts, silently chanting "stay calm, stay

But it was useless.

the end, Wilfred asked, "Did

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