Chapter 214 Encounter and Doubt

Lily slowly woke up from her coma, her eyes slightly narrowed, adjusting to the sudden bright light. She found herself lying on an unfamiliar bed, with her pale face set off by the white walls and clean sheets around her.

Confused, she looked out the window of the ward. Through the window, a ray of gentle sunlight came in, illuminating the entire room. Outside was a peaceful scene. In the distance, lush trees and flowers in the hospital campus could be seen, swaying gently in the breeze.

Lily's mind was in a mess, she tried to recall how she got here, but she could only vaguely remember some fragments. She remembered that she had found some incredible things in the basement of the convent, but everything that followed became vague and unreal.

Her body felt a little weak and a slight headache came over her. She shook her head gently, trying to dispel the uneasiness that was bothering her.

At this moment, the door of the ward was pushed open and a nurse came in. With a smile on her face, she asked Lily softly, "You're awake, how do you feel?"

Lily nodded slightly, her voice a little hoarse: "I... I don't quite know what happened, why am I here?"

The nurse smiled and explained, "You were taken to the hospital last night. You lost consciousness, so we did some tests on you. Now you're awake. How do you feel? Are you feeling unwell?"

Lily shook her head, trying to recall what happened last night, but her memory was fuzzy. She felt as if there was a thick fog in her mind, preventing her from seeing the truth of the matter.

"I... I'm not sure." Lily's voice was a little confused. "Everything that happened last night seemed... everything seemed strange."

The nurse patted Lily's hand gently and comforted her: "It's okay, take your time. You just need to rest well now, we will take care of you."

Lily nodded. She knew she needed time to sort out her thoughts and retrieve the fragments of her memory.

The nurse carefully closed the door of the ward, then turned to face the priest standing in the corridor. He was wearing a black clergy robe, with a serious and arrogant look on his face.

"You're here," the nurse said in a respectful tone, but there was a hint of vigilance in her eyes.

The priest's eyes were like a sharp knife, scanning the nurse, his voice low and majestic: "How is Lily?"

The nurse was silent for a moment, then said, "She is conscious now, but her memory has not fully recovered. I think..."

The priest interrupted her: "Does she remember anything about the convent?"

The nurse frowned and answered hesitantly, "Yes, she seems to remember some of it. But it happened a month ago, and I think her memory may be a little confused."

The priest's brows were furrowed, and his fingers were clenched into fists, revealing his inner anxiety and restlessness. He knew that Lily was the key, and her memory might be the key to solving the mystery, but the current situation did not seem ideal.

"I need to talk to her alone." The priest's voice was heavy and firm. "Arrange it immediately."

The nurse nodded with some embarrassment, then opened the door of the ward and motioned for the priest to come in. Before the priest walked in, she whispered, "Remember, her condition is not very stable yet, don't get too excited."

The priest did not answer, but only looked at the nurse deeply, then walked into the ward. After he entered, the door slowly closed, isolating the two of them.

In the ward, Lily lay quietly on the bed, her eyes wandering in the air, as if looking for something. When the priest came in, she raised her head and her eyes fell on him, with a hint of vigilance and uneasiness.

The priest walked to the bed and sat on the chair. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he wanted to see through Lily's eyes and see everything in her heart.

"Lily, I know you still remember something." The priest's voice was low and firm. "I need you to tell me everything you know."

Lily frowned. She felt the pressure from the priest and was a little nervous. However, she knew she couldn't show weakness easily. She had to stay calm and try to find some clues from this mysterious man.

"Who are you? Why are you looking for me?" Lily's voice trembled slightly, but her eyes were fixed on the priest firmly.

The priest looked at her deeply, then said slowly: "I am your mentor. I will help you regain your lost memories and unlock the secrets hidden in your heart."

Suddenly there was a noise outside the door, and then the door was roughly pushed open, and a woman dressed in nouveau riche clothes walked in. She was tall and hot, with long honey-colored hair draped over her shoulders, and her eyes were fierce and flamboyant, as if she had an invincible aura.

The woman wore a fitted black leather jacket and tight jeans with holes and patches all over the trouser legs, exuding a rebellious vibe. She was wearing a pair of high-heeled leather boots and walked with high spirits, as if she was about to burst out with uncontrollable passion and impulse at any time.

This woman is Lily's best friend, a B-list star in Hollywood known for her hot body and hot temper. Her name is Ivy. Under the glamor of Hollywood, she is the woman who is always unconventional and unshy, and is often called the "sexy rebellious party queen" by the media.

"Lily! You're finally awake!" Ivy shouted loudly as she entered the door, her voice full of excitement and excitement.

Lily turned around and saw Ivy with a flash of surprise and familiarity in her eyes. She knew that Ivy would never miss any opportunity to visit her, especially when she needed support and company the most.

"Ivy!" Lily's voice was filled with joy and gratitude. "Why are you here?"

Ivy walked to the bedside and took Lily's hand, her eyes gleaming with concern. "Of course I heard that you woke up, how could I not come to see you? I'm so happy to see you wake up!"

The priest silently observed the interaction between the two, frowning slightly. He could feel the rebelliousness and passion emanating from Ivy.

"Lily, who is next to you?" Ivy suddenly noticed the presence of the priest. Her eyes fell on him sharply and her brows frowned slightly.

Lily suddenly felt a little embarrassed. She knew that Ivy was not interested in religion and the church, and the priest in front of her seemed particularly serious and mysterious, which made her feel a little embarrassed.

"This is..." Lily hesitated, not knowing how to explain.

The priest interrupted her: "I am here to visit Lily. I am her mentor."

When Ivy heard this, a hint of doubt and vigilance flashed in her eyes, but she quickly returned to her shrewish character. "Oh, really? Mr. Tutor, you really care about our poor little Lily all the time." Her voice was a little provocative, as if hinting at the priest's true motives.

The priest looked at Ivy deeply, without saying anything, but nodded slightly. He knew it was not easy to deal with such a woman, but the current situation did require her cooperation.

The priest observed the interaction between Lily and Ivy, thinking to himself.

Like Lily, Ivy chose completely different life paths after leaving the "welfare house". Ivy chose to go to the United States and join the Hollywood entertainment industry to start her acting career. Lily entered the Bauhinia Convent under the Vatican, received strict practice and training, and became a pious nun.

The two women started from a similar starting point, but took completely different paths in life. The priest vaguely felt that there might be some deep connection hidden in this, perhaps it was the arrangement of fate, or perhaps it was the manipulation of some mysterious force.

Ivy sat confidently beside Lily's bed, her voice full of pride and excitement: "Lily, do you know? My current boyfriend is a superhero. He is the 'Invisible Man' Alex Hassell! He saves the world every day, defeats evil, and protects the innocent."

Lily was slightly stunned. As a devout nun, she didn't know much about worldly things, and she didn't pay much attention to the entertainment industry or gossip news. She didn't quite understand why Ivy was so proud to mention a "superhero" boyfriend. In Lily's mind, superheroes were a special "passion" for children.

The priest who was watching from the sidelines had a gloomy expression on his face after hearing these words. He was feeling uneasy because he had heard of Alex Hassell, the "invisible man" that Ivy mentioned. This superhero was not only powerful, but also deeply respected and admired by people, but his identity and actions were highly suspected by the Vatican.

The priest frowned, took a deep breath, and tried to stay calm. He knew that now was not the time to show his inner anxiety and uneasiness, and he had to respond calmly and find clues to the truth.

"Ivy, are you sure your boyfriend is the 'Invisible Man'?" The priest's voice was calm, but it revealed a hint of seriousness and warning. "It's not so easy to determine the identity of a superhero."

Ivy raised her eyebrows with a confident and disdainful expression. She looked at the priest and answered as if provocatively: "Of course I'm sure! I live with him, and every day I see him wearing that superhero costume, flying around and saving the world! There's nothing I can do if you don't believe me, Father." There was a hint of provocation and disdain in her tone, as if implying that the priest's doubts were unnecessary.

The priest was silent for a while, his brows furrowed, and he felt even more uneasy. Ivy's attitude made him feel uneasy, as if she was hiding something he didn't know. He took a deep breath and decided to continue asking in a different way, trying to find the truth.

"Ivy, it's not that I don't believe what you say, but there are some things that need to be treated with caution." The priest tried to stay calm. "The identity of a superhero is often more than what it seems on the surface. Maybe some things are not as simple as we see." There was a hint of warning and advice in his tone, hoping to alert Ivy.

Lily watched quietly from the side, her mood was a bit complicated, she had doubts about Ivy's superhero boyfriend. As a nun, she knew that worldly things were often not as simple as they seemed, and maybe everything Ivy said was not entirely true.

at this time.

Alex Hassell walked into the room in a smart suit and broke the tense atmosphere. He smiled and greeted everyone, his voice revealing confidence and warmth: "Hello, everyone." His voice was clear and loud, full of vitality and sunshine, like a breeze blowing through the room, making people feel happy and relaxed.

Lily was shocked when she heard Alex's voice. She looked towards the door and looked at the man standing there in surprise. She didn't expect that the superhero boyfriend Ivy mentioned was actually Alex Hassell. She felt a little complicated, surprised and confused, and didn't know how to face everything in front of her.

The priest stared at Alex intently, and a series of information about the Umbrella Corporation and the Hawke Group emerged in his mind. He knew that Alex's identity was not simple, and as a superhero, there might be more secrets and conspiracies behind him. His brows were slightly furrowed, and his heart was full of vigilance and alertness. He had to be careful to deal with this seemingly kind superhero in front of him.

"Ivy." Alex walked towards Ivy with a smile, his voice was a little playful, "I just heard you talking loudly about me, so I came in to see." He turned his eyes to Lily and the priest, and greeted them with a smile: "Hello, I'm Alex Hassell, nice to meet you."

Lily responded a little awkwardly: "Hello, I'm Lily." Her voice was a little nervous and uneasy. She was caught off guard by Alex's sudden appearance.

The priest nodded lightly and said nothing.

When Ivy heard Alex's voice, she immediately turned around and smiled at him. She showed a smug expression, as if showing her victory to the world. "Hey, Alex, you're here!" She said in a cheerful tone, "I was just chatting with Lily and the priest, and they are a little curious about you."

Alex smiled and nodded to show his understanding. His eyes swept over Lily and the priest, showing a confident and kind attitude. "Really? Then I have to introduce myself to them." His tone was relaxed and friendly, without any arrogance or pride.

"That's right, Lily and Father, this is the superhero I mentioned - Alex Hassell! He can solve your problem." Ivy introduced proudly, as if showing off her great discovery to them. There was a hint of pride and complacency in her eyes, as if she was happy to have found such an outstanding boyfriend.

After listening to Ivy's introduction, Lily felt a little puzzled. She couldn't believe that the gentle, kind and polite man in front of her was actually the superhero Ivy mentioned. Her eyes stayed on Alex for a moment, trying to find some clues from his behavior and expression.