Chapter 1775

The men exchanged uneasy glances, hesitating for a moment before reluctantly mumbling, "Sorry," to Karina.

Wilfred watched their retreating figures with thinly veiled disgust.

Turning to Karina, he asked gently, "Are you okay?"

Karina shook her head lightly, brushing it off. "I'm fine, Dr. Wilfred. Thank you."

Wilfred let out a soft sigh. "Come with me. You shouldn't be working here."

Karina nodded, following him out of the private room.

Wilfred guided Karina through the bustling bar. The pounding music and chaotic chatter seemed distant and muted, fading into the background as they moved. They made their way to the parking lot, where Wilfred opened the car door, carefully helping Karina into the passenger seat before getting in himself and starting the engine.

As Karina buckled her seatbelt, she turned to Wilfred with a look of curiosity. "Dr. Wilfred, didn't you say you had things to handle at the hospital? How did you get here so quickly?"

"Even while I was at the hospital, I

and rushed over. Thankfully, I came in time.

wave of warmth surged through Karina's chest, mixed

what I would have done. I was so scared. They

furrowed slightly, a flicker of concern and anger passing through

in a place like that," he said firmly. "It's too

bit her tip, lowering

save up quickly to cut ties with the Stone family. I thought if worked hard enough, I could handle

the Stone family. You don't need to put yourself in harm's way like this. As

up with gratitude. "Dr. Wilfred, why are you so kind to me?

turned his head slightly,

eyes meeting hers.

That's the best place for you. You have talent and passion for medicine.

nodded softly, determination replacing her earlier hesitation. "I understand, Dr. Wilfred. I'll go back

smiled faintly, satisfaction evident in his expression. "I believe

comfortable silence as Wilfred drove toward Karina's apartment. The night seemed calmer now, and Karina found herself stealing glances at Wilfred's focused

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