Third Person's POV
"Vanya! Why did you take so long to answer the phone? You've been missing for a whole day! I sent you messages, but you didn't reply. Did something happen to you?" Grace's anxious voice came through the phone.
Vanya glanced at the time—it was already afternoon.
Normally, she and Grace would chat for hours every day. Given how long she had been unconscious without responding, it was no wonder Grace was worried.
"Yeah, something happened," Vanya replied, her voice weary.
"Something happened? Where are you? I'll come right over!" Grace's tone was filled with concern.
Vanya hesitated for a moment, then finally gave Grace the address of the hospital.
She lay back on the hospital bed, her mind racing with thoughts about who could have tried to kill her.
If it wasn't Mirabel, then it had to be someone else from the Thunder Pack.
Vanya's head ached as she tried to think through everyone in the Thunder Pack.
Suddenly, she opened her eyes, her expression darkening.
Last night... "You just wait! I'll get you for this!" Elmer's aggressive voice seemed to echo in her ears.
Vanya's face turned grim. Could it be Elmer?
She couldn't think of anyone else. She had always thought of him as just a mischievous kid, but she never imagined he would go so far as to try and kill her.
At that moment, Beta Elliot entered the room with a glass of water.
"Is the car involved in the accident still at the garage?" Vanya asked.
"Yes, it was sent there this morning," Elliot replied, puzzled. "Why do you ask, Luna Vanya?"
"Call the garage for me and ask if there was any issue with the brake lines," Vanya said.
Elliot immediately understood what she was getting at. "Alright, I'll do that right away."
Vanya watched Elliot leave and slowly closed her eyes.
She hoped with all her heart that it wasn't Elmer, especially since he was Aldridge's only son.
A short while later, Elliot returned with a somber expression. "The garage confirmed that the brake lines were deliberately cut. Luna Vanya, do you want to investigate further?"
Vanya's eyes dimmed. "No need. You can go now." So it was indeed Elmer.
"…Yes," Elliot said.
Just then, Grace burst into the room, and Elliot quietly stepped out.
Vanya was surprised by how quickly Grace had arrived.
"What happened? How did you get all these injuries?" Grace looked at Vanya's bruises with concern.
"It was just a minor car accident. It's not a big deal," Vanya said, stretching her arm to show she was fine.
"A minor car accident?" Grace couldn't imagine what had happened last night just by looking at Vanya's injuries.
"I was worried all night! Where's Cliff? What kind of husband is he?" Grace asked, bringing up Cliff.
At the mention of Cliff, Vanya's expression darkened a bit. "He's... in the next room."
As soon as Vanya finished speaking, Grace stood up and headed for the door.
Vanya didn't have time to stop her. Grace had just stepped out of the room when she saw Melinda coming out of the next room.
Melinda was talking to Elliot about something, but Grace coldly said, "It's you again?"
Melinda frowned slightly at the sight of Grace. She wasn't afraid of her, especially in a hospital setting where she knew Grace wouldn't dare do anything.
Elliot stepped in to defuse the situation. "Miss Coleman, let me take you back."
"Thank you, Elliot," Melinda said, pretending to be frightened and looking grateful.
Elliot didn't like Melinda, but he didn't want to escalate the situation.
Grace watched the whole scene unfold. As Melinda passed by, she gave Grace a smug smile.
Grace was furious. "Stop right there!"
Melinda halted and turned to Grace. "Miss Gilbert, I know you don't like me, but this is a hospital. Patients need to rest, and you don't want to worry Luna Vanya, do you?"
Grace was speechless. Melinda smiled again. "You're so sensible. I'll be on my way then."
"That woman is so shameless! She even shows up at the hospital. Does she think she's the real Luna?" Grace fumed.
"Don't be upset," Vanya said, seeing Grace's face turn red with anger. "Cliff saved me this time. For his sake, I won't make trouble for Melinda."
"He saved you? Maybe it was Melinda who caused the accident!" Grace insisted.
"It wasn't Melinda," Vanya said firmly.
"If not her, then who?" Grace was confused.
Vanya didn't know how to explain. She didn't want to involve Grace in the affairs of the Thunder Pack.
Seeing Vanya's silence, Grace understood she didn't want to talk about it. She patted Vanya's hand. "Alright, whoever it was, focus on getting better now."
"Keep this quiet for now," Vanya said.
"Why?" Grace probed, seeing Vanya's hesitation. "Are you afraid Theodore will find out?"
"...Yeah," Vanya admitted. She didn't know why, but she was afraid Theodore would worry.
She also feared that if he found out Elmer was behind it, he would show no mercy.
"Alright, if you don't want them to know, I won't say anything," Grace agreed.