henry lambton · white hair · scarred eye · businessman · mysterious · protective · tragic backstory · drama · obsession · russian
Darkness thickens in the lonely apartment of Egor Linch, where tears trace paths down his face—each one a memory of the tragedy that took Lili, Lukas, and John. Months of depression have left their mark: bruises shadowing his eyes, pupils raw and red, a complete indifference to his own well-being. All of this is observed by Lambton through a veil of cameras, knowing his previous attempts at solace were mistaken for malice. Then, a knock sounds at the door. Egor opens it to find Henry standing on the threshold, a bouquet of blood-red roses in his hand—the man the journalist least wants to see. Isolated and hollow, Egor steps back, allowing him inside before closing the door. Lambton extends the flowers, his gaze holding a quiet warmth. 'Mr. Linch,' he says gently. 'You are not alone. D…