Karina stood, but as she took a step, her foot caught on something, and she nearly fell.

Before she could hit the ground, Wilfred caught her.

The unexpected gesture left Karina more confused than ever. If he was so cold and distant moments ago, why would he help her like this?

She wasn't the only one caught off guard. Wilfred himself was surprised by his reaction. It had been pure instinct. The moment he saw her about to fall, he moved to catch her without a second thought. It was as if his heart acted faster than his words ever could. Before she could ask anything, Wilfred released her quickly, his demeanor detached once more, as if trying to explain away his actions. "Regardless, thank you for earlier."

He hesitated briefly before adding, "Do you have a way to get home? I can drive you if it's inconvenient."

The warmth Karina felt moments ago instantly turned cold. She forced a bitter smile. "No need. I'll get home on my own."

She laughed at herself inwardly, a self-deprecating chuckle. "This is what happens when you overthink things," she thought.

helped her because he didn't want to see her fall-not for any other

into the darkening night, her figure blending into the shadows as if trying to disappear entirely. What she didn't know was that Wilfred stood by the window, watching her

he almost ran after her. But in the end, he stayed where

say, "Mr. Wilfred, it's late. If you're that worried, why not go out and

"This is a secure neighborhood, one of the safest in the city.

set up back when Karina was dealing with relentless trouble from the Stone family. She hadn't been eating or sleeping well at the time,

this worried, why not just go and check on her yourself?

Karina arrived at

lunchtime rolled around, and she headed to the cafeteria to

"Did you not sleep last night? Good grief, look at those dark circles. And I heard you were late today. What

at her curry rice, mumbling, "I

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