In which incident is Kezia's father's love most clearly seen?

Correct answer: When she is frightened by a nightmare and her father lets her sleep beside him

The clearest evidence of the father's love appears after Kezia has a frightening nightmare. Her grandmother is absent, and the father responds not with anger or impatience but by taking the frightened child to his room and letting her sleep beside him. His action gives her immediate comfort and protection, so it directly demonstrates affection. The incident involving the torn speech papers shows Kezia's loving intention, but the father's reaction there is anger and punishment, not a clear expression of tenderness. His morning preparation is an ordinary routine, and watching Mr Macdonald play with his children shows another father's affection rather than Kezia's father's love. Thus option C is the only direct example of his caring behaviour toward Kezia.