Chapter 170 Can I Take Her Out?
He stood by the car as I got out with Ava, and he approached us, saying, “You’re back!”
My dad had a strong impression of Atlas, mainly since the latter had visited my dad at the hospital twice. My mom said, “Hello, Mr. Atlas, please come in! I’m sorry if we kept you waiting.”
“That’s okay, Mrs. Laura. I just arrived,” he said with a smile. When he saw me carrying Ava, he asked,
Can I help?”
I was surprised as I stood rooted, not knowing what to say. However, Atlas had already approached me,
saying, “Let me hold her.”
His gesture made me feel like crying for some reason. He reached out for Ava, but it seemed he didn’t
know how to take her from my arms.
“1 can manage,” I said.
you’re struggling,” Atlas insisted,
never held a child. Still, he was earnest, like he
his awkwardness and went to help adjust his posture.
I placed Ava’s head in the crook of his arm, he
inside. Soon, he carried Ava to her room with my
I
pajamas and tucked her into bed. Meanwhile,
behind me to watch me take care of everything.
leaned down
downstairs, where he conversed with my
“Weren’t you in Quillbrooke? Why did you come
asked, I realized it
birthday today, so I rushed back. Perhaps I’m a bit late,” Atlas replied candidly, his
eyes meeting mine.
Atlas’s face as if examining his intentions.
amazed at how even a reserved person like my mom could understand the meaning
words and actions.
but blush and glance at my
Atlas asked. “I’m afraid I’ll have to return to Quillbrooke tomorrow
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