"H-haha… Paris, what are you saying, sweetheart? No one hurt me."
I said, glancing briefly at Rome's friends, who were carefully avoiding my gaze.
"Then why do your eyes look like you've been crying? And… where did Mr. Bear go? Why isn't he with you?"
Paris asked as if she needed every question answered.
I took a deep breath, trying to keep my composure.
"Ah… I just got a little wet outside, that's why my eyes look like I was crying. And about Mr. Bear…" I muttered, my voice barely hiding my irritation. 'That… animal won't be visiting you anymore.'
Paris's eyes widened. "What did you say, Mom?"
I smiled faintly at her, ruffling her hair gently.
"I said Mr. Bear Man and I had a talk, and he told me he won't be coming to see you anymore."
"Whyyy?" Egypt interjected, pouting.
