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.

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

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

I almost laughed at his awkwardness

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

inside. Soon, he carried Ava

I

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

me to watch me take care

I finally finished and looked at him, he leaned down and kissed my forehead, which startled

took him downstairs, where he

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

I realized it was

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

eyes meeting mine.

as if examining

amazed at how even a reserved person like my mom could understand the meaning behind Atlas’s

words and actions.

and glance

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

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