Ava lifted her hand and gently held Norris Moore's fingers. Her palm was cool and Ava rubbed her face against it, whispering, "Sister Moore, take care of yourself. No matter what happens, I will always be with you."
Norris Moore was taken aback for a moment, then she softly stroked Ava's face. Her tone softened a little, "Mm, I understand."
Ava looked at her, felt a little happier, stood up from beside the bed, and adjusted the duvet for her. "Sister Moore, you should sleep. I'm leaving now."
Norris Moore watched her retreating figure, then slowly lowered her eyes and curled herself back under the duvet again.
She didn't want to do anything right now, didn't want to see anyone, just wanted to sleep like this indefinitely...