Even though people like Norton Jarvis and Harlan Palmer helped warm him up quickly, his heart remained freezing cold.
Now, he could no longer feel the chills to the bone, only the warmth of spring.
His hand started to tremble.
This "Daddy" was like a heavenly voice, the most beautiful note Gem Atkinson had ever heard.
Perhaps fearing losing her again, he unconsciously hugged the little creature tighter and tighter.
"Baby, do you know? You are the best gift mommy gave me, the best, without comparison."
"Ouch, ouch, ouch." The little creature started to cry in pain.
Gem Atkinson finally sobered up a bit from the ecstasy and quickly asked, "Where does it hurt?"
"Hand, hand..." Audrey pointed to Gem's arm, her face full of pain.
"Ah, I'm sorry, baby, I'm sorry." In the middle of speaking, Gem hurriedly put Audrey on the bed, then gently lifted the little creature's pajamas, and sure enough, there was a half-circle of bruising on her tender waist from his excessive force.
