Chapter 1839

Karina couldn't reconcile the composed, confident, and highly skilled Wilfred she knew with the idea of him as a slave.

Her lips trembled as though she wanted to say something, but the words wouldn't come.

Wilfred noticed the shock in her expression and let out a faint, bitter smile before continuing.

"In that dark, endless hell, I was subjected to all kinds of drug experiments every day. My body and mind were pushed to the brink, treated as nothing more than a tool. My life and death were entirely in their hands."

A sharp pang shot through Karina's chest as she listened. She couldn't begin to imagine the suffering Wilfred had endured.

"How did you escape?" she managed to ask, her voice barely above a whisper.

Wilfred's gaze grew distant, his eyes clouded with memories.

"There was a rare moment of carelessness during a transfer. I seized the opportunity with everything I had left and escaped. After that, I hid my identity, pouring all my effort into studying medicine. I wanted to take back control of my life and help others who, like me, were at the mercy of fate."

Tears welled up in Karina's eyes, her heart aching for all he had been through. At the same time, she couldn't help but admire his resilience and determination.

to that time?"

Wilfred nodded slightly.

of anyone finding out, afraid of being seen

reached out, taking his hand in hers. Her voice trembled with emotion as

slowly, brushing against his

much. It must have been so hard

a surge

had never

break through the walls he had built, reaching the vulnerability

moment, he finally managed to say, "It's all

her head gently. "Not anymore. I

spoke, she tightened her grip on Wilfred's hand and leaned closer, her forehead almost

or the pain of your past, we'll face it together. I'll help you overcome the aftereffects. You're not alone anymore." Wilfred stared at

eyes grew misty, and for the first time in his life, he felt an urge to lean

came out low

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