Third Person's POV
Silent Hill Private Hospital; Two Days Later
Morning sunlight poured through the large hospital windows and spread warmly across the room, chasing away the cold feeling that had lingered there for days.
Elena sat upright against her pillows while a blanket rested across her lap. The bruises around her neck had begun to fade, although traces of them remained visible whenever she turned her head. A half-finished cup of water sat on the bedside table while Lucien stood silently near the door with his usual expressionless face.
The room was peaceful until a gentle knock sounded.
Elena looked up.
"Come in."
The door opened and Seraphina stepped inside carrying a small gift bag and a get-well card.
A smile immediately appeared on Elena's face.
"Seraphina."
Seraphina returned the smile and walked toward the bed gracefully.
"I'm glad to see you awake," she said softly as she handed over the card. "You had everyone worried."
Elena accepted it carefully.
"Thank you."
Seraphina pulled a chair closer and sat down while crossing her legs elegantly.
For a while, they spoke about simple things. Elena talked about how she feels stronger now than before while Seraphina listened patient lyrics, nodding occasionally whenever Elena paused.
Then Elena's expression became more serious.
"How is Hazel?"
Seraphina's eyes softened immediately.
"She's doing well."
The tension in Elena's shoulders eased.
"Really?"
Seraphina nodded.
"Her grandfather has barely left her side since she woke up. The doctors are optimistic about her recovery."
A relieved smile spread across Elena's face.
"Thank God."
For a moment, neither woman spoke.
Elena lowered her gaze toward the blanket.
"I was really scared for her."
Seraphina reached forward and gently squeezed her hand.
"But she's alive."
Elena nodded slowly.
"Yes."
The conversation continued for a little while longer before Seraphina finally rose from her chair.
"You should focus on recovering," she said gently.
"I will."
Seraphina smiled once more before turning toward the door.
As she passed Lucien, she offered him a polite nod.
Lucien returned it silently.
A few minutes later, Seraphina stepped out of the hospital entrance and crossed the parking lot. Her heels clicked softly against the pavement while a cool breeze brushed against her hair.
The pleasant smile remained on her face until she reached her car.
Then it disappeared.
She opened the driver's door and slipped inside before immediately pulling out her phone.
The call connected after two rings.
"How is she?"
Seraphina's voice was calm.
The person on the other side spoke for several seconds.
Slowly, Seraphina's brows pulled together.
"I see."
Her expression darkened further.
"No changes at all?"
For several moments, she remained silent while listening.
Then she finally sighed.
"Continue observing her and update me immediately if anything changes."
The call ended.
Seraphina lowered the phone and stared through the windshield.
Her fingers tightened slightly around the phone. Then after a few seconds, she placed it aside and started the car.
The vehicle pulled smoothly out of the parking lot and disappeared into traffic.
****
Silent Hill Mansion
Alexander sat inside his office at Silent Hill Mansion.
Documents covered the large desk before him while Sebastian stood nearby holding a tablet.
The investigation into Elena's attack had consumed almost every waking hour of the past week.
A phone vibrated on the desk.
Alexander picked it up immediately.
"Speak."
The voice on the other side began talking.
As the report continued, Sebastian watched Alexander's expression carefully.
By the time the call ended, the atmosphere inside the office had changed completely.
Alexander lowered the phone slowly.
Sebastian frowned.
"Master, did they find something?"
For several seconds, Alexander said nothing.
Then he finally looked up.
"They identified him."
Sebastian's eyes widened instantly.
"The man in the beige suit?"
Alexander nodded.
A strange feeling settled heavily inside the room.
After weeks of searching, they finally had an answer.
Sebastian stepped forward.
"Who is he, master?"
Alexander's gaze moved toward the window.
The city stretched beyond the glass while silence filled the office.
Then his phone vibrated again.
Alexander picked up his phone and saw the notification of a file that had been sent.
He opened it and the photograph loaded slowly onto the screen.
The moment he saw the face, his expression hardened.
Sebastian immediately noticed.
"Master?"
Alexander's jaw tightened.
For the first time in a very long while, something dangerous flickered inside his eyes.
Sebastian took another step forward.
"Who is he?"
Alexander stared at the photograph for several more seconds.
Then he finally spoke.
"The problem isn't who he is."
Sebastian frowned.
Alexander placed the phone face-down on the desk.
"The problem..."
His voice became colder.
"...is that I already know him."