The warmth from his body gradually spread to hers, easing the pain in her shoulder somewhat. Curled up in his embrace, she whispered, "Didn't you leave?"
"I went out for a smoke."
"...My shoulder hurts so much."
He lowered his head and kissed her hair: "You won't feel the pain once you fall asleep. Rest well, and both you and the baby will be fine."
Norris Moore closed her eyes and her breathing slowly evened out in his embrace.
Trenton Smith lowered his eyes, looking at the petite figure curled up in his embrace, Norris Moore.
Her little face was pale and bloodless. He lowered his head and gently caressed her cheek, a hint of heartache flashing in his eyes.
*
The next day, Norris's complexion was slightly better than the day before.
Curled up in his embrace, she asked slowly, "Is it really okay for you to stay with me?"
"Hmm?"
"Miss White is still in the ICU."
