As Chelsea stepped out of the director’s office, she saw Matthias exiting a hospital room, carefully closing the door behind him. His cheeks puffed out slightly as he let out a breath of relief, as if he had just survived a life-or-death ordeal.

Noticing the boy’s delicate yet bright demeanor, Chelsea’s expression softened a little. She walked over and called out, “Matt.”

Hearing her voice, Matthias turned his head and flashed her a dazzling smile, full of youthful sunshine. “Sis, your meeting’s over?”

“Mm.”

Chelsea looked at him closely. “What happened to you?”

Matthias paused for a moment, impressed by her keen perception. He gestured toward the hospital room behind...