Yvette's expression lit up with the thrill of gossip. "Who are we talking about? Is it Dr. Wilfred?"

"It's about a friend," Karina lied smoothly, her face betraying nothing.

Yvette's face immediately screamed, "Yeah, right."

"Come on, at least come up with a better excuse. That 'it's for a friend' line is so overused it's practically expired," she teased, before shifting gears. "Alright, spill the details. And don't leave anything out. I want to know everything. Not just for gossip but to help you figure things out."

With no other choice, Karina recounted Wilfred's hot-and-cold behavior toward her.

After hearing the story, Yvette leaned back with a sharp hiss, as if processing something heavy. "I think your, uh, friend's boyfriend might just have something he's keeping to himself. Maybe there's a reason he doesn't want her to know." Karina's brows furrowed slightly.

*

"Think about it," Yvette continued. "If he really didn't care, would he have been so quick to catch her when she almost fell? That's not how indifference works."

of the previous day in her mind. Without the haze of emotions clouding her judgment,

was a faint but unmistakable emptiness in his eyes, a lifelessness that set him apart

own

Karina stood, leaving her food untouched. "Thanks, Yvette. I have something I

come back!" Yvette called after her, but Karina was

anticipation and nervous energy coursing through her. The frustration and sadness from yesterday had vanished, replaced

an abrupt halt. The hallway leading to the director's office stretched ahead, and there he was

wasn't alone. A colleague was speaking to

your influence. If we succeed, it'll significantly improve our hospital's

called out to Wilfred several times, confused when he received no response. He toward where Wilfred's gaze added seemed fixed, wondering what could possibly hold his attention more than

he could turn, Wilfred cut him off, his voice firm and leaving no room for negotiation. "I've heard enough. Send the project proposal to myoffice later, and I'll review it. I have something

that, Wilfred left the group behind and walked

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