Meanwhile, Tom appeared to be unusually shaken and anxious. His hands trembled slightly, and his brow was furrowed in deep concern. It was clear that he was deeply unsettled by the situation, something that was completely out of character for him. Typically composed and unflappable, Tom’s current state was a stark contrast to his usual demeanor.
Despite his evident distress, he maintained that the issues she was experiencing were not unusual for a pregnant gorilla. With a forced calmness, he explained that such occurrences could indeed be part of the normal pregnancy changes. His insistence was unwavering, yet his eyes betrayed a hint of doubt, as if he were trying to convince himself as much as he was trying to reassure others.