Steven Balance gazed out at the nightfall through the window, exhaling slowly; he felt cheerful and at ease.
*
On a clear day, Charles Green came over to tell her that he was taking Norris back to the mainland.
Norris Moore's hypnosis had already been lifted, and once they returned, her normal memories would gradually come back.
Norris didn't understand anything, only knowing she would leave in a few days. Aldana Candi would not be leaving with her. She felt a sense of familiarity with Aldana, and the thought of not seeing her again made her heartache.
Aldana was happy for her and stayed in the room, helping her organize her clothes for the return trip.
Norris sat on the bed, staring blankly at her. She wore maternity clothes, her belly already visibly swollen.
Aldana sat in a wheelchair, diligently folding Norris's clothes into the suitcase. Compared to Norris, she seemed in good spirits.
Norris watched and couldn't help but complain, "Aldana, do you not like me at all?"
