Trenton Smith's eyes shimmered with a faint, dark glow, and he pursed his lips, uttering another "Hmm."
The wariness and twisted feelings in Trenton Smith's heart were not lost on Maple Swallow.
It wasn't that Trenton Smith was in the wrong, nor could one say that Norris Moore was correct. In any case, the issues between the two of them would have to wait until after Norris Moore's confinement period for her to resolve personally.
Now that the child was born, even the biggest problems seemed solvable in due course.
Deep down, he wasn't too worried that Norris Moore wouldn't be able to handle it.
Everything would get better eventually.
*
In the following few days, Norris Moore's hospital room became quite lively for a while.
Rufus Swallow, who had been absent for a long time, returned, especially to visit her.
He brought Norris's favorite desserts and also bought a bouquet of lilies.
