Nathaniel cradled Celeste, trying to soothe her.

But she continued to squirm, her eyes red as she accused him.

"You did that on purpose! You knew it hurt, yet you didn't ease up at all."

Her soft fingers jabbed Nathaniel hard as she said, "You just don't care about me!"

"I didn't..." Nathaniel began to object instinctively.

But as he was about to speak, he realized he hadn't been considerate towards Celeste, especially tonight. He had been so caught up in his ...