Chapter 1734

"I don't know," the nurse replied. "She said there was an emergency at home and she had to leave immediately."

Karina's chest tightened, and her fingers curled into fists. The more she thought about it, the more something felt off. Could it really just be a coincidence?

It seemed far more likely that the intern knew she was about to be exposed and decided to disappear before they could question her-cutting off all leads and leaving them with nowhere to turn.

While Karina felt heavy with unease, Wilfred seemed much calmer. It was as if he had anticipated this outcome all along.

"Thank you for your efforts," he said to the nurse, his tone steady and composed.

He then turned his attention to Karina, his gaze lingering on her for a moment before turning away and walking off.

Karina quickly followed him out of the room.

any longer and called after her, "Dr. Norman, when did you get so close to Dr. Wilfred? Everyone's saying he's grooming you to be his second-in-command.

confidently confirm, let alone broadcast. "I don't know anything about that," she replied hastily before making a quick exit to avoid further questions. Down the hallway, Wilfred hadn't gone far. He stood there in his white coat, hands in his pockets, exuding an air of

later. Names and identities can't just vanish into thin air," he said calmly, clearly

nodded, startled

from behind them. "You

a younger man. This time, they weren't empty-handed. Each carried makeshift weapons-bricks, wooden bats-and their expressions were filled

her protectively, his voice sharp and commanding. "You go.

trying to reason with them. "This is a hospital! There are security cameras everywhere. If you hurt someone the police won't let you

on the ground. "Let the police come. Even if the law itself stands in my way,

unsure what he was

he addressed her once more. "Didn't I tell you to leave? Why are you still

took a deep breath, her resolve hardening. "I'm not leaving. You're the one who told me to stay in this hospital, and I owe

simple, struck something deep within

he stood frozen, overwhelmed

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