Theron's expression darkened and he looked displeased. "Are you acting up again?"

Seeing his unhappy face, I stubbornly replied, "No, I'm not acting up. I just don't want to keep you away from her."

"So you'll feel better if I leave?"

"Well, even if I don't feel good about it, would that stop you from taking care of her?" I shot back.

Theron fell silent. It was obvious that my reactions wouldn't stop him.

He patiently ...