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.

take good care of your brother? Everything I

outside, Karina's heart

more viciously, until Karina couldn't bear it any longer. She pushed the door open with a loud bang. "Enough!"

door slammed against the wall, silencing

her expression shifting to one

off her

Karina was inside, she could finally see the

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

was hard to imagine anyone looking at their own child with such indifference. Karina's opinion of the woman plummeted to rock bottom

remind you: this is a rehabilitation center, a private space, not a public area. Even in public, there are places where quiet is required-so how is shouting at the top of your lungs here

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

Dr. Karina Norman from the internal medicine department

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