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.

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

knew he had never held a child.

his awkwardness

crook of his arm, he finally relaxed and

he carried Ava

I

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

watch me take care of everything.

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

took him downstairs, where he conversed with my dad.

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

asked, I realized it was

out it was your birthday today, so I rushed back.

eyes meeting mine.

Atlas’s face as if examining

a reserved person like my mom could understand the meaning

words and actions.

but blush and glance at my dad.

to celebrate?” Atlas asked. “I’m afraid I’ll have to return to Quillbrooke tomorrow for a crucial meeting.”

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