Murphy just laughed, shook his head, and scooped the little girl up in his arms. "How about I just hold you instead?" he asked. "I don't think your daddy would appreciate a strange man playing with you."
He grinned at Avery. "Don't worry about it. I've got a strong-willed little girl in my house, I'm used to it. Aurie's not as old as this little princess, but I get it."