Karina hadn’t made this decision on a whim. She had long since decided, but the unexpected situation with Kieran had delayed her.If it weren’t for Kieran, she would have been preparing for the surgery by now.Wilfred stared at her for a moment. It’s clear you really want to give it a try. Go ahead, try it.Karina was momentarily taken aback.Did you think I wouldn’t agree? he asked.She nodded slightly, her face flushing a little as she realized he had seen through her thoughts. Yes, I thought you would stop me.Wilfred smiled, his eyes showing amusement, a smile that for the first time, he didn’t try to hide. Ambition is a good thing. I won’t stop your growth.Some people nurture a plant, trying to shape it exactly the way they want it to grow.It is similar to how many parents treat their children.But the result is often that the plant grows crooked, its branches stunted or deformed due to constant interference. These were consequences Wilfred didn’t want. He preferred to let a plant grow freely, only shielding it from the wind when necessary.However, Wilfred still gave her some advice.He told her to try to avoid getting involved with Harley, not because he feared him, but because getting caught up with him would be troublesome. Karina took his words to heart.A few days later, she returned to the research institute.This time, it wasn’t Wilfred bringing her in. Instead, she walked in confidently under her temporary researcher status.Inside the patient’s room, the albinism patient was still there, flipping through a book. He looked up when he heard movement.It’s you, he smiled.His white lashes looked as though snow had settled on them.Karina smiled back, It’s been a while. Half a month, I think?Twenty-three days, seventeen hours, the man replied, his smile calm.Seeing the expression on her face, he added, I like to keep track of time. Otherwise, it gets too boring.The simple words carried a weight that most people couldn’t bear-loneliness, silence.Karina’s heart clenched.The man raised his arm slightly. Are you here for blood work again?She shook her head, sitting down on a chair. No, just to confirm some data. And to move you to our hospital. This was Karina’s proposal.Harley had initially refused, naturally. They had kept him here to study himso they wouldn’t let him go soeasily. ally.But Karina used humanitarian arguments and various other reasons to convince him.In the end, she succeeded.Even so, when Karina learned that Harley had actually convinced his professor to agree, she was stunned for a while. The man’s face showed the faintest sign of emotion, something like a ripple crossing his normally calm features. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Pack up. I’ve prepared a room for you with flowers. I think you’ll like them.Karina noticed he was trying to lighten the mood.I’m allergic to pollen. Also… my name is Xavier Jasper. Thank you.Xavier got in the car.Karina was about to do the same when she heard Harley’s voice.Did you know I made a bet with my professor? he said.Karina frowned. She really didn’t want to know, but since Harley had brought it up, it wasn’t just for casual conversation. She waited for him to continue. Seeing her lack of surprise, Harley smirked. The bet didn’t go through. Ibet Wilfred would lose. My professordid too. You should know about this. After all, it’s about Wilfred’s future career.Karina immediately sensed something was off. What do you mean?