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.

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

stiff and awkward posture, I knew he had never held a child. Still, he was earnest, like

I almost laughed at his awkwardness and went to help

arm, he finally relaxed and smiled slyly at

he carried Ava to her

I

Ava into her pajamas and tucked her into bed. Meanwhile,

me to watch me

at him, he leaned down and

where he

my curiosity, I asked, “Weren’t you in

as I asked, I realized it was a rather inappropriate question.

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

eyes meeting mine.

at Atlas’s face as if examining his intentions. My mom

a reserved person like my mom could understand the meaning behind

words and actions.

blush and

out to celebrate?” Atlas asked. “I’m afraid

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