Even though she couldn't see him, she could tell he was worried. Hence, as she heard him, she replied immediately to alleviate his worries, "Don't worry, he's doing well. Lately, he has been able to stay awake for long. By the time you return, he'll probably start walking too."
She responded, her tone reassuring.
Hiro couldn't detect any shred of lies in her voice. So, he heaved a sigh of relief as he heard her. After confirming his father's well-being, he conversed with her for a while.
The matter regarding his father's health had been troubling him for quite a while. But now that he confirmed his well-being, he felt quite delighted. It was as if somebody had lifted a heavy burden from his shoulder.
As he ended the call, he walked to his bed and hopped onto the bed. With his arms spread, he lay flat on the bed, his back pressed against the soft mattress.
For a while, he remained still at his place.
