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.

had only helped her because he didn't want to see her fall-not for any other reason. And here she

defeated. She walked out into the darkening night, her figure blending into the shadows as if trying

ran after her. But in

couldn't help but say, "Mr. Wilfred, it's late. If you're that worried, why not go

"This is a secure neighborhood, one of the safest in the city. She'll reach the main road and get a cab soon.

the Stone family. She hadn't been eating or

why not just go and check on

day, Karina

few patients in her office, lunchtime rolled around, and she

her and gasped, "Did you not sleep last night? Good grief, look at those

at her curry rice, mumbling, "I didn't sleep well last night. That's

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