Chapter 98: Terrible News
The next day.
At 8 AM, Iris parked her car at Silenthill’s only hospital. They had arrived early because Cassandra was scheduled to be the first patient for her medical check-up. She halted as they entered the deserted hospital lobby and turned to Iris with a warm smile.
"Iris, you can wait for Grandma at the cafeteria. You do not need to accompany me; I’ve done this before and know the routine. Besides, they won’t allow you to enter," Cassandra reassured her.
Iris was initially perplexed by her grandmother’s insistence. She debated whether to insist on staying with her or not. However, seeing the determination in her grandmother’s eyes, she began to suspect something.
"Are you sure, Grandma?" she asked calmly, her keen eyes searching for any hint in Cassandra’s gaze.
Cassandra maintained her gentle smile while softly patting Iris’s head, adorned with a black baseball cap — The unusual thing she had witnessed in the last few days happened to her granddaughter, wearing a hat to hide her beautiful hair.
"Yes, dear. Go... find a cafe and have your breakfast. You haven’t eaten since last night," Cassandra said with concern. They had left the house without breakfast because she had to fast for her medical check-up.
Iris set aside her curiosity and agreed with her Grandma, as the hanger was now starting to bother her.
"Alright, I’ll be waiting for you at the cafe. Grandma, please call me when you finish..." Iris replied, then smiled to reassure her Grandma.