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 d