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,”
his stiff and awkward posture, I knew he had never held a child. Still, he
almost laughed at his awkwardness and went to help adjust his posture.
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 my guidance.
I
after, I carefully changed Ava into her pajamas and tucked her
me take care
looked at him, he leaned down and kissed my
I took him downstairs, where he conversed with my
contain my curiosity, I asked, “Weren’t you in Quillbrooke? Why did you come
I realized it was a rather inappropriate question.
found out it was your birthday today, so I rushed back. Perhaps
eyes meeting mine.
face as if examining his intentions.
like my mom could understand the
words and actions.
and
out to celebrate?” Atlas asked. “I’m afraid I’ll have to
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