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

had only helped her because he didn't want to see her fall-not for any other reason. And here

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 know was that Wilfred

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

it's late. If you're that worried, why not go out and walk

in the

tracking

relentless trouble from the Stone family. She hadn't been eating or sleeping well

go and check on her yourself? Who are you trying to convince with all this reasoning-me or yourself?" she murmured to

day, Karina arrived at

around, and she headed to the cafeteria

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

poked at her curry rice, mumbling, "I

stunned, sat down beside her. "You? Late? You're practically a model employee. You've never been late, let alone missed a shift. What's going on? Did

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