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."

inwardly, a self-deprecating chuckle. "This is what happens when you overthink things," she

because he didn't want to see her fall-not for

out into the darkening night, her figure blending into the shadows as if trying to disappear entirely. What she didn't know was that Wilfred stood by the window,

slightly, his body tensed, and for a moment, he almost ran after her. But in the end, he stayed where he

it's late. If you're that

in the

tracking

trouble from the Stone family. She hadn't

"If you're this worried, why not just go and check on

Karina

office, lunchtime rolled around, and she headed to the cafeteria to grab a

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

poked at her curry rice, mumbling, "I didn't

employee. You've never been late, let alone missed a shift.

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