Karina couldn't reconcile the composed, confident, and highly skilled Wilfred she knew with the idea of him as a slave.

Her lips trembled as though she wanted to say something, but the words wouldn't come.

Wilfred noticed the shock in her expression and let out a faint, bitter smile before continuing.

"In that dark, endless hell, I was subjected to all kinds of drug experiments every day. My body and mind were pushed to the brink, treated as nothing more than a tool. My life and death were entirely in their hands."

A sharp pang shot through Karina's chest as she listened. She couldn't begin to imagine the suffering Wilfred had endured.

"How did you escape?" she managed to ask, her voice barely above a whisper.

Wilfred's gaze grew distant, his eyes clouded with memories.

"There was a rare moment of carelessness during a transfer. I seized the opportunity with everything I had left and escaped. After that, I hid my identity, pouring all my effort into studying medicine. I wanted to take back control of my life and help others who, like me, were at the mercy of fate."

eyes, her heart aching for all he had been

sleepwalking... is it connected to that time?" she asked

Wilfred nodded slightly.

of the aftereffects. I've always been afraid of anyone finding out, afraid of being seen as a

his hand in hers. Her voice trembled with emotion as she said, "You're not a freak. You're the most incredible person I

rose slowly, brushing against his

been through so much. It must have been so hard for you," she murmured, her eyes filled

someone could so easily break

throat tightened as if choked by invisible chains. After a moment, he finally

shook her head gently. "Not anymore. I won't let those

on Wilfred's hand and leaned closer, her

help you overcome the aftereffects. You're not alone anymore." Wilfred stared

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