The gesture surprised Melody.It was unusual for Christopher, who did not typically go out of his way to help others, to offer it. She felt a bit uneasy accepting it."I can manage on my own," she said gently.He proposed, "Perhaps we should let her decide."Amelia's eyes sparkled as she regarded the man before her. He had visited the house before, bearing gifts for Mel. He did not seem like a bad guy.She beamed and spoke with a sweet, childish voice, "Let him carry me, Mel. You have your hands full. It's not convenient for you."Melody shifted her glance to the side, meeting Christopher's deep and meaningful gaze.Obviously, he had never held a child before, yet he was very attentive and concerned. It took him a few tries, but he eventually got Amelia comfortable in his arms.Melody decided to give up after seeing this. She instructed, "Don't squirm too much, Amy. You need to rest."They strolled alongside each other. The two were undeniably captivating, garnering admiring
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