David remained silent after Erik revealed what he knew about the mysterious man. His eyes stayed fixed on the old photograph in his hand, but his thoughts had already traveled years into the past. The memory of that terrible night returned slowly, bringing back the sound of rain, the hospital corridor, and his sister's trembling voice before she took her final breath. David clenched his jaw as he remembered the promise he had made that night.
Liana watched him carefully. She had never seen David look this shaken before. "David, what happened that night?" she asked gently. David looked at her but didn't answer immediately. Erik stood a few steps away, realizing that this was something David had avoided talking about for years.
