Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 259 The Best Uncle Ever!

I felt a change in Ava’s demeanor and looked at her. She exclaimed in surprise and ran toward someone, calling. “Uncle Atlas!”

I looked toward the entrance and froze. My heart was pounding.

Ava stumbled and nearly fell from excitement and eagerness. I panicked, but Atlas caught Ava as she fell. While he kneeled and held Ava, I saw them giggling. Ava wrapped her little arms around Atlas’s neck, saying, “Uncle Atlas, you’re the best!”

I couldn’t help but smile at her words. Meanwhile, Atlas’s typically cold face revealed a warm smile, his eyes full of adoration for Ava. I couldn’t believe someone as domineering as him could be so doting

toward a little girl.

“Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?” I

timidly asked.

at me, then gave a box to Ava. “Happy birthday!”

took the box, blinked, and

tablet?”

seriously. “Of course!”

into his arms again, kissed his cheek, and almost knocked him over. Their interaction attracted several people’s

excitement died down, Atlas stood up while holding Ava. He

home with Mommy.”

seemed surprised. “Aren’t you coming home

and I quickly tugged at Ava, wanting to take her down. I said awkwardly, “Come down, sweetheart. Uncle Atlas has something important to do.”

to leave Uncle

when she had become like

teared up, too. I understood Ave’s attachment dered him a father figure.

was all my fault for not providing her a

her back, saying Ton’t worry, sweetheart ( celebrate your birthday with you.”