His tone was reminiscent of an admonition to a toddler.

Rosalynn was tickled by his phrasing. Was he entering a clingy phase?

She reassured him, "I'll be fine. Don't mind me."

Brian quirked an eyebrow and enveloped her in an embrace.

As he swept her hair back from her face, he declared, "You're my treasure. My concern is reserved solely for you."