Professor Cruz assured Karina that he would do his best to convince Professor Zeller to reconsider. Even if that didn't work, he promised to personally approve her paper for publication. Karina was deeply grateful, but her gratitude extended even more to Wilfred, who had made this meeting with the professor possible.

On the way back, she pondered how she could thank him. Wilfred didn't seem to lack anything, and no matter how much she thought about it, she couldn't decide what to get him. Her musings were interrupted by an urgent phone call from Wilfred.

"Have you left Professor Cruz's office yet?" he asked, his voice tinged with urgency.

"I have. What's wrong?" she replied, sensing something was wrong.

"I've been called out for an emergency consultation, but I just got a call from the rehab center. Wendy attempted to hang herself. She's likely in the ER by now."

"What?" Karina's grip on her phone tightened. Without hesitation, she said, "I'll head there right away."

When she arrived at the hospital, Wendy had just been brought in. The lack of oxygen had caused severe internal bleeding, and her condition was critical.

sprang into action, performing emergency procedures that lasted an exhausting hour and a half. It was touch-and-go, but

Karina stayed by Wendy's bedside for another two hours.

faint sounds of movement, Karina sat up abruptly. Her voice, hoarse from exhaustion, came

effects of oxygen deprivation could be devastating. Within just 30 minutes, a person could suffer respiratory failure, organ damage, or even brain death. Fortunately, Wendy had been found in time. Had it been any later, even the most skilled doctors

shook her head

rope had cut into her skin. Seeing the marks, any frustration or

week, their interactions hadn't been

"You seemed to be doing

remained silent, avoiding eye

didn't press her, sighing softly. "Alright, I won't ask. Let's talk about it when you feel ready. For now,

up, her voice faint. My mom said my brother is sick

froze, caught off guard. "No,

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