He wasn't actually very tired.
The physical stamina between men and women, in matters like this, tends to differ sharply.
But as he held her in his arms, Trenton Smith still felt a certain sense of peace.
He rested his chin on the top of her head, listening to her steady breathing, and his mood gradually calmed down.
To be honest, he didn't completely fail to understand Norris Moore's fear.
Nor could he fail to see her desire to escape.
If there hadn't been a child, she might already be retreating in terror by now.
To put it plainly, Norris Moore having this child ultimately worked in his favor.
She couldn't go back to the Moore Family anymore—she had no other way out. Other than staying with him for the rest of her life, she had no second choice.
And he would never give her a second choice.
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The maid carefully pushed the door open, carrying the newly awakened Xiangxiang in her arms and peeking inside.
