Deirdre returned the phone to the nurse, who inquired, "Did he not answer?"

"Yeah." Deirdre smiled at her. "He's probably too busy or doesn't answer calls from strangers. It's okay. I'll wait for him to come."

"Oh... "The nurse took back her phone, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Well, just rest well."

"Thank you."

Deirdre nodded and settled back onto the bed. The possibility of him not answering weighed on her mind, making it difficult for her to fall asleep. She patiently waited for a long time, and surprisingly, it wasn't boring at all. The nurse would often come by and put on soap operas, which helped alleviate her boredom.

"You must get bored staying alone in the ward," the nurse remarked.

"It used to be boring, but over time, I learned to pass the time on my own. Since I can't see, I've developed ways to console myself and relax when faced with difficulties," Deirdre replied with a smile.

"I understand. But if you ever feel bored, don't hesitate to press the call butto