Alice's grandfather is none other than the contemporary top medical expert, Charles Turner, now well into his seventies.
If William were not to return, Charles would undoubtedly be considered the foremost figure in the medical field. The technologies he developed, such as "Nano-bot Resuscitation," "Cryogenic Revival Technique," and "Genetic Repair Injection," could practically bring the dead back to life.
Yet, Charles Turner deeply understands that his medical achievements owe much to William's years of mentorship and benevolence, merely equipping him with skills to make a living.
He doesn't even deserve to call William his master.
Sending Alice to study under William was, at its core, a gamble on Charles's part.