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?"

his eyes on the road, his tone calm yet firm. "Even while I was at the hospital, I couldn't stop worrying about you.

I could and rushed over. Thankfully, I came in time. Otherwise,

wave of warmth surged through

you," she admitted, "I don't know what I would have

flicker of concern and anger passing

working in a place like that," he said firmly. "It's too dangerous-too unpredictable. But

tip,

needed to save up quickly to cut ties with the Stone family. I thought if worked

and gave her shoulder a reassuring pat. "I'll help you deal with the Stone family. You don't need to put yourself in harm's way like this. As for the money I've

gratitude. "Dr. Wilfred, why are you so

his

eyes meeting

repay me, then go back to the hospital. That's the best place for you. You have talent and passion for medicine.

I'll go back to the

smiled faintly, satisfaction evident in his expression.

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

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