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,”

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

a delicate item. I almost laughed at his awkwardness and went

of his arm, he finally relaxed and smiled slyly at me before

inside. Soon, he carried Ava

I

into her pajamas and tucked her into bed.

watch me take care

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

I took him downstairs, where he conversed with my

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

asked, I realized

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

eyes meeting mine.

Atlas’s face as if examining

even a reserved person like my mom could understand the meaning

words and actions.

help but blush and glance at

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

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