"He..." Norris hesitated slightly. Aldana felt a jolt in her heart and was about to stand up when she heard Norris say, "The surgery ended last night, but I saw you were sleeping soundly, so I didn't have the heart to wake you. He's been given anesthesia for pain relief and hasn't woken up yet. He's lying downstairs in bed. I'm afraid you won't be able to see him now."
"......" Aldana didn't speak for a long time. Just when Norris thought she might have lost her senses, Aldana relaxed her body and slowly lay back in bed. She waved her hand tiredly and said, "Tell Ellen and the others that I'll come down after resting a bit more. You go ahead and eat first."
Norris looked at her, a bit worried, and asked, "Aldana, are you alright?"
Aldana shook her head and smiled, "I'm fine."
Her face showed fatigue, yet her smile was very clear. It seemed somewhat contradictory, but you could feel the ease in her whole being.
