Chapter 1836

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Karina stood, but as she took a step, her foot caught on something, and she nearly fell.

Before she could hit the ground, Wilfred caught her.

The unexpected gesture left Karina more confused than ever. If he was so cold and distant moments ago, why would he help her like this?

She wasn't the only one caught off guard. Wilfred himself was surprised by his reaction. It had been pure instinct. The moment he saw her about to fall, he moved to catch her without a second thought. It was as if his heart acted faster than his words ever could. Before she could ask anything, Wilfred released her quickly, his demeanor detached once more, as if trying to explain away his actions. "Regardless, thank you for earlier."

He hesitated briefly before adding, "Do you have a way to get home? I can drive you if it's inconvenient."

The warmth Karina felt moments ago instantly turned cold. She forced a bitter smile. "No need. I'll get home on my own."

a self-deprecating chuckle. "This is what happens when you overthink

had only helped her because he didn't want to see her fall-not for any

into

almost ran after her. But in the end, he stayed where

it's late. If you're

one of the safest in the city. She'll reach the main road and get a cab soon. Besides, I have her location

location tracking wasn't

when Karina was dealing with relentless trouble from the Stone family. She hadn't been eating or sleeping well at the time, and Wilfred had suggested it to ensure

not just go and check on her yourself? Who are you trying to convince with all this

next day, Karina arrived

rolled around, and she headed to the cafeteria

spotted her and gasped, "Did you not sleep last night? Good grief, look at those dark circles. And I

at her curry rice, mumbling, "I didn't sleep well last night. That's

Late? You're practically a model employee. You've never been late, let alone missed a shift. What's going on? Did something happen? Are you

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