His last, comforting thought before he fell asleep was that...

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The Dursleys got into bed. Mrs. Dursley fell asleep quickly but Mr. Dursley lay awake, turning it all over in his mind. His last, comforting thought before he fell asleep was that even if the Potters were involved, there was no reason for them to come near him and Mrs. Dursley.
Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J. K. Rowling

His last, comforting thought before he fell asleep was that even if the Potters were involved, there was no reason for them to come near him and Mrs. Dursley.

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His last, comforting thought before him falling asleep was that even if the Potters were involved, there was no reason for them to come near him and Mrs. Dursley.
 
What about “before falling asleep”? Is it natural here?
 
What about “before falling asleep”? Is it natural here?
That's what I was thinking. You nailed it!
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Are you thinking about writing a book?
😊
 
I wish I could. 😁
 
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