Chapter Fifty

It was Karina. As she entered the room, Gina's anxiety spiked, her heart pounding with the fear that Karina had overheard their conversation. Karina's stern expression only heightened Gina's unease, and she exchanged a nervous glance with her mother.

"Gina," Karina called out, her tone serious, as she approached them.

Hana leaned in towards Gina, muttering under her breath, "I didn't do it."

Gina hesitated, torn between her loyalty to her mother and her growing concern over Karina's demeanor. With a deep breath, she began, "Sorry, Karina. I can explain..."

Before Gina could elaborate, Karina cut her off, her brows furrowing in concern. "Is there a problem?"

Gina glanced at her mother, who had turned away, before turning back to Karina with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

"What's wrong? I just came back to retrieve a file I forgot for the company, and I happened to overhear your conversation. Is everything alright?" Karina's voice was gentle, but there was an underlying tension i