Chapter 33 A Heartwarming Surprise

• He got increasingly anxious as I sniffled in silence. In an attempt to console me, he started praising me and picking on Lyle for being a foolish man. As I continued wailing over the phone, he sighed and requested, “Can you stop crying? It feels awful to be so far away from you. I hope I'm right next to you, so I can keep you safe in between my arms.”
• “Christopher, I want to get myself some candy, but there isn't any at home! What should I do? I want some so badly!” I searched high and low, but I couldn't get myself the things I had been craving. Consequently, I wailed once again.
• I could hear sounds of things being thrown around from the other end. It felt as though he was even more anxious than me. In the end, he suggested, “Dammit! If only I hadn't come to Coldbridge today! Hmm... Why don't I tell you a story to make you feel better!” He started sharing a fairytale with me. His deep baritone voice worked like a charm and allowed me to regain my composure. Shortly, I fell asleep once again because I was feeling down.