The steamy heat from the hot water filled the small bathroom as Karina stared at the borrowed undergarments in her hands, a look of resignation on her face.

The size was too large, leaving them loose and ill-fitting, with straps constantly slipping off her shoulders.

After several attempts to adjust them to no avail, she sighed inwardly. No matter what, she would need to find time tomorrow to buy something that fit.

After a quick shower, she stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped securely in a towel, her damp hair cascading over her shoulders. Droplets of water slid down the strands and fell onto the carpet.

She was just in the middle of drying her hair when the crisp chime of the doorbell broke the quiet, making her pause. She frowned in confusion. Who could it be at this hour? Was it Yvette needing something?

Karina slipped on her slippers and padded to the door. Peering through the peephole, she froze. Standing outside was Wilfred, his tall figure illuminated by the dim hallway light, holding what appeared to be a package. Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly tightened her towel, ensuring it was secure before slowly opening the door.

involuntary blush as she softly asked,

before darting away. Clearing his throat, he extended the package toward her, his voice carrying

thought you might've forgotten some essentials. I happened to have an extra set... this might

in her exact

fumbled for words, stammering, "That's... that's very thoughtful of you, but I borrowed a set from

his

sizes won't fit you properly, he said, matter-of-factly "Take these as a backup. If you can't get

package into her hands,

avoided his piercing gaze. "Thank you... you should

before nodding. "You too. Sleep early-we've got

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