Bella nodded confidently. "...Bunny."
The room fell silent.
Leo looked a bit shocked.
Bella looked completely certain.
"Bunny," she repeated with innocent confidence.
Leo slowly turned toward Dr. Vance.
Dr. Vance pressed his lips together. For a second... then another... Finally, despite himself, a small laugh escaped.
Leo shot him a flat stare.
Dr. Vance immediately coughed into his fist. "My apologies." He cleared his throat, trying to regain his professional composure. "I shouldn't have laughed."
Bella, meanwhile, looked between the two men in complete confusion.
"...Did I answer wrong?" she asked.
Leo's expression softened instantly. He gently squeezed her hand. "No."
He brushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "You answered with the name I always call you."
Bella looked relieved. "Oh..." She leaned a little closer to him again, comforted by his presence.
Dr. Vance watched the interaction carefully. His expression gradually became thoughtful.
