In his eyes
His eyes, though still weak, fluttered open when he saw her.
"Nora?" he rasped, a weak smile gracing his lips.
"Right here," she whispered, sinking into the chair beside him. She took his hand in hers, its warmth a tangible reassurance of his presence.
They didn't need words. The shared relief, the unspoken gratitude, the quiet joy of simply being together – these emotions filled the room with a language far more powerful than any words could express.
Days turned into weeks, weeks into months. The road to recovery was long and arduous, filled with setbacks and challenges. But with each passing day, Alexander grew stronger, his laughter returning, his eyes regaining their spark.