In his eyes
Tears of gratitude, of disbelief, of the fragile hope that had been rekindled within her.
The following morning, a ray of sunlight peeked through the window, rousing Nora from a restless sleep. Her muscles ached, her eyes puffy, but a lightness had settled in her chest that hadn't been there before. The doctor's words echoed in her mind, a comforting melody chasing away the remnants of fear.
She hurried to Alexander's room, her steps lighter than they had been in weeks. Pushing open the door, she saw him lying in the bed, pale but peaceful. His eyes, though still weak, fluttered open when he saw her.