Just as Alex stepped outside, the first thing he saw was Serena and Alicia still waiting in the hallway while they were talking with Selena. The moment their eyes landed on him, both women rushed forward.
Serena's voice came first, brimming with joy and concern.
"Alex! Is it true?"
Alicia's eyes were wide, glowing with expectation.
"Did you really… save her?"
Alex blinked, caught off guard, then instinctively turned his head toward Selena.
She was standing nearby, smiling faintly, her posture calm and composed.
Selena stepped closer, placing a hand on Alicia's shoulder.
"Don't worry. I already explained the situation to them. I told them you managed to save Lily using the cure you created."
Understanding dawned on Alex instantly.
'Ah, so she's covering it with that story.'
When he turned back, Serena and Alicia's expressions were warm—genuinely happy.
