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 look like you’re struggling,” Atlas insisted, and

had never held a child.

laughed at his awkwardness and went to

the crook of his arm, he finally relaxed and smiled slyly at

Ava to her room with my

I

pajamas and

me to watch me

finished and looked at him, he leaned down and kissed my

downstairs, where he conversed with my dad.

you in Quillbrooke? Why

I asked, I realized it

so I rushed back. Perhaps I’m a bit late,” Atlas replied

eyes meeting mine.

face as if examining

reserved person like my mom could understand the meaning

words and actions.

and glance at

George, may I take Chloe out to celebrate?” Atlas asked. “I’m afraid I’ll have

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