Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 204 Happiness Is Simple

During dinner, Ava chatted away, expertly buttering up Atlas. “Uncle Atlas is the best!”

Atlas was delighted and indulgent. “Why is that?”

“You brought Barbie dolls. Now I have a family! There’s a Barbie mommy and two Barbie sisters!” She looked at Atlas. “They’re a family, and I don’t want Barbie Daddy. He’s mean! I want you, not Daddy!”

Atlas was charmed, showing no signs of minding her words. He even fed her.

After the meal, I cleaned up as he and Ava played in the living room. I had never imagined he would get along so well with her, speaking to her in a patient and child–friendly manner.

While playing, Ava suddenly remembered something. She hurried over to Atlas, pulling a piece of candy from her pocket. With great solemnity, she unwrapped it and offered it to Atlas. In her sweet voice, she said, “This is my repayment! Mommy says we should repay kindness!”

That night, she played until very late. I bathed her and put her to bed. Reluctantly, she asked, “Uncle Atlas, will you come again tomorrow?”

on her.

you protect Mommy?” She blinked her

to ask such a question. I couldn’t fathom what was

my little princess!” Atlas’s reply was endearing.

long time before finally falling asleep. As I nestled into Atlas’s

her such expensive toys.” I reminded him. I knew that the set

expensive.

in comfort!” He pinched my nose. “You

was speechless, and finally asked, “Do you like kids?”

it was a while before he responded, “I

like home.”

words stirred something in me. They touched on the hopes deep within me. Suddenly, I thought of his parents and how

mentioned that it was a sensitive

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we went to bed early. Softly, I said, “It would be wonderful if things could stay like this forever. Worry–free,