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."

"This is what happens when you overthink things,"

to see her fall-not for any other reason. And here she was, foolishly overanalyzing

only to leave feeling defeated. She walked out into the darkening night, her figure blending into the

tensed, and for a moment, he almost ran after her. But in the end, he stayed where he was, forcing himself to

been observing quietly, couldn't help but say, "Mr. Wilfred, it's late. If you're that worried, why not go out and

shook his head, his eyes fixed on the path ahead. "This is a secure neighborhood, one of the safest in the city. She'll reach the main

location tracking

inappropriate. It had been set up back when Karina was dealing with relentless trouble from the Stone family. She hadn't been eating or sleeping well at the time,

just go and check on her yourself? Who are you trying to convince with all this

day, Karina arrived at

office, lunchtime rolled around, and she headed to

last night? Good grief, look at those dark circles. And I heard you were

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

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

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