She raised her hand and gently rubbed her temples, feeling both mentally and physically drained, yet Philip Shaw hasn't come out of the operating room, she can't collapse here.
At the very least, she needs to see him safe with her own eyes...
She covered her eyes with her hand, holding back the hot tears that threatened to spill over.
*
Norris Moore and the others returned with breakfast.
They were somewhat surprised to see Mrs. Shaw, but her resemblance to Philip Shaw made them quickly realize who the woman was. Without much commotion, they quietly approached and distributed the food they had bought.
Aldana Candi felt a terrible blockage in her stomach and couldn't eat, but unwilling to worry Ellen Candi and the others, she forced herself to drink a bowl of oatmeal porridge.
The hot oatmeal settled in her stomach, bringing on a wave of drowsiness. She couldn't help but yawn, feeling as if needles were pricking her brain, utterly exhausted and weary.
