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.

her to me. You look like you’re struggling,” Atlas insisted, and I could

he had never held a child. Still, he was earnest,

a delicate item. I almost laughed at his awkwardness and went to help adjust

of his arm,

Soon, he carried Ava to her room with

I

after, I carefully changed Ava into her pajamas and tucked her into bed. Meanwhile, Atlas.

behind me to watch me take care of everything.

looked at him, he leaned down and kissed my forehead, which

took him downstairs, where he conversed with my dad.

to contain my curiosity, I asked, “Weren’t you in Quillbrooke? Why did you

realized it was a rather inappropriate question.

today, so I rushed back. Perhaps I’m a

eyes meeting mine.

as if examining his intentions. My mom also looked surprised. I

amazed at how even a reserved person like my mom could understand the meaning

words and actions.

blush and glance

“I’m afraid I’ll have to return to Quillbrooke tomorrow for a

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