My tone came off as clearly dismissive.

Atlas pinched my cheek. "Seems like you're trying to get rid of me. You’re a wild girl, aren’t you?”

I smirked. "Come on, you said you had something to take care of. I can't just tag along and bother you, right?”

When he heard me say that, he had no choice but to let go. "I'll make sure to come back for dinner with everyone."

He looked at me affectionately and raised an eyebrow before turning and leaving.

I cursed under my breath, "Can't he tone it down? There’s so many people around."

As soon as he left, I turned to Anya, bending down to get her attention. "You're the tour guide. Let's go get some fresh air."

Sure enough, she wiped her tears and smiled. "Okay."

I couldn’t just stay cooped up in the room. The beach didn’t appeal to me much, and although the seaside here wasn’t as tranquil as in Foswood, it was better than doing nothing.

Plus, I needed to keep Anya occupied so she wouldn’t dwell on those tragic memories.

Hana asked Anya