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.

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

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

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

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

Ava to her room with my guidance.

I

carefully changed Ava into her pajamas and

me take care of everything.

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

took him downstairs, where he conversed with

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

I asked, I realized it was

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

eyes meeting mine.

as if examining his intentions.

even a reserved person like my mom could understand the meaning

words and actions.

couldn’t help but blush and glance

I take Chloe out to celebrate?” Atlas asked. “I’m afraid I’ll have to return to

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