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 Ava to him.

I knew he had never held a child. Still, he was earnest, like he was

laughed at his awkwardness and

I placed Ava’s head in the crook of his arm, he finally relaxed and smiled slyly

me inside. Soon, he carried Ava to her room with

I

carefully changed Ava into her pajamas and tucked

me to watch me take care

he leaned down and kissed my forehead, which startled

took him downstairs, where he conversed with my

“Weren’t you in Quillbrooke? Why did you

as I asked, I realized it was a rather

was your birthday today, so I rushed back. Perhaps I’m a bit late,”

eyes meeting mine.

my dad gazed at Atlas’s face as if examining his intentions. My mom also looked

like my mom could

words and actions.

couldn’t help but blush and glance at my

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

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