180 ※ An Skilled Liar [VIII]

{"HARMLESS?"} CHAOS SNORTED. {"Is he insane?"}

"He may seem harmless, dad. But he can scratch your beautiful face like no one," dad giggled softly. "But isn't he the cutest?" I held Chaos in my arms and he gave me a death glare to my dad.

"He's adorable," dad exclaimed. "Now, I'll be going, daughter. If you need anything just call for it!" He kissed my forehead and left, wishing me a fast recovery. And then I was alone again.

Well not entirely.

{"You took advantage of the opportunity very well."} Thank you. I could only think of Val. {"I know. You did well. Now, why don't you call the anxious puppy inside? I can feel his anxiety from here."} Yeah.

"Ash? Are you there?" At the same second, he got inside, and he was looking very worried. "Oh my Goddess, you look awful. Was it dad's doing?"

"No! No! Well, a little bit. But not entirely. I kind of did this to myself, by letting anxiety consume me," oh.