She probably knew better than anyone else the fear that Trenton Smith harbored.
She knew that Trenton Smith loved her.
She loved him too.
In this lifetime, for his sake, she had done countless things that common folks would deem irrational.
This child was the only thing she ever wanted to be capricious about, but she also knew that it was unfair to him.
To trade her own life for a child that might be imperfect was such a terrifying choice for Trenton Smith—to leave him alone in this world, betting on an outcome that could fail... She could only accept his resentment toward her, as she really had no excuse.
Even though the result turned out to be a winning bet for her, Trenton Smith's resentment was not easily dissipated; on this matter, she truly had no grounds to defend herself.
Tilly Flower stood still for a moment, then sighed softly, reached out to gently stroke Norris Moore's hair, and asked softly, "So everything's alright now?"
