C220 To be Gentle and Soft to the Touch(9)

With a slightly husky voice, he gently whispered, "The floor's a bit too cold; I don't want you catching a chill." As he spoke, he carefully placed her on the sofa, noticing her disheveled appearance.

He swallowed hard, averting his eyes while picking up a blanket from the sofa. Tenderly, he draped it over her, his heart aching at the sight of her tear-streaked face