The slap was loud and clear. Luckily, nobody noticed it since everyone was clapping.

The little hand was totally furious, for the fine hair on its back seemed to stand on end. It kept running away to prevent the large hand from getting close to it. However, not only was the large hand determined to get close to it, it also wanted to embrace it and cling to it.

After a few struggles, the reddened large hand finally caught the reluctant and sulky little hand. It clasped the little hand with all its might to prevent it from running away.

Hilda finally quieted down as well.

Refusing to let Nathan...