Wilfred had been considering visiting Wendy's home. After all, he was effectively one of her attending doctors now.

It wasn't unusual for a doctor to visit a patient's living environment, especially when their condition showed little improvement. But doing so without an invitation felt too forward, and he wasn't comfortable overstepping that boundary. After hearing this, Karina nodded in agreement, then sighed again. "Forget it for now. At least she's here for the time being. We'll just have to keep a closer eye on her."

Following that, Karina began visiting the rehabilitation center regularly. Each time she went, she would bring something for Wendy.

Over time, Wendy's attitude toward her softened, even though she still often greeted Karina with sarcastic remarks. At least now, the hostility had eased somewhat.

*

One day, Karina set off for another visit, carrying a bag of fresh oranges that Wendy liked.

She had gone to great lengths to pick out the best ones-big, plump, and perfectly ripe. Thinking about Wendy's possible reaction to the thoughtful gesture gave Karina a boost of energy, making her steps feel lighter. But as she approached Wendy's room, she heard shouting from inside.

you ungrateful, but you act like this? How many times have I told you to take good care of your brother? Everything I say just goes in one ear and out the other, doesn't it?" The voice was sharp

outside, Karina's

it any longer. She pushed the door open with a loud bang. "Enough!" she

slammed against the wall, silencing the

one of annoyance. "Who are you? Barging

brushed imaginary dust off

the woman clearly. Wendy's mother was

lipstick, a sharp bob, and a camel-colored coat draped over her shoulders. Her face carried an air of

at their own child with such indifference. Karina's opinion of the woman plummeted to rock bottom in an

rehabilitation center, a private space, not

with anger. "Who do you think you are, speaking to me like that? I'm going to file a complaint against

Norman from the internal medicine department at Central Hospital. Feel free to file a complaint anytime

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