Many things could have been avoided in advance.
If Luke Moore hadn't pushed Norris Moore forward to take the bullet
If Abigail Moore hadn't taken Norris Moore's adoption certificate to impersonate her.
...
Having hurt so many people, dying is hardly regrettable.
*
Norris Moore was sleeping in a dazed state, feeling the blanket being suddenly lifted; she murmured softly in her dreams, vaguely sensing someone squeezing into her bed.
Norris Moore burrowed into his cool embrace, wrapping her arms around his waist, and murmured, "You're so cold."
In the hot summer days, Trenton Smith's body carried the unique chill of winter days.
Trenton Smith gently held her, making her comfortable in his embrace, "Still cold?"
Norris Moore shook her head, "Let's sleep."
She was extremely sleepy, and after saying that, she slowly drifted back to sleep.
Trenton Smith watched her but felt only a faint desire to sleep himself.
He remembered her experiences over the years.
