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."

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

want to see her fall-not for any other reason. And here

of hope, only to leave feeling defeated. She walked out into the darkening night, her figure blending into the shadows as if trying to disappear entirely. What she didn't

almost ran after her. But in the end, he

Wilfred, it's late. If you're

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

location tracking

the Stone family. She hadn't been eating or sleeping

Santos couldn't hide her exasperation. "If you're this worried, why not just go and check on her yourself? Who are

next day, Karina arrived at work

around, and she headed to the cafeteria to grab a

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

mumbling, "I didn't sleep

never been late, let alone

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