Beyond the Divorce

We stayed until late, and Ava's eyelids were already fighting to stay open. I quickly bid farewell to everyone, intending to take the two little ones home to rest. However, Ava refused to leave, no matter what. "I don't want to go. Uncle Atlas said we should wait for him to come back." Ava stubbornly looked at me, pouting.

"Uncle Atlas may have urgent matters to attend to and could be back very late. He may not be able to come to pick us up. You and Jenny have school tomorrow."

"No! Uncle Atlas keeps his promises. I believe he'll come to pick us up!" She avoided my hand and ran away, saying, "I want Uncle Atlas to pick me up!"

It was clear that she was starting to get sleepy and uncooperative.

I felt somewhat helpless. This child had been spoiled. When I took care of her alone, she was obedient. But now she seemed too reliant on the pampering.

Just as I was about to take a firmer stance, the doorbell rang. Ava immediately exclaimed and ran to the door, "Uncle Atlas? Uncle Atlas is back!" She ran to the door, tiptoed to open it, and then exclaimed, "Uncle Atlas! I knew you'd keep your word! I've been waiting for you! Let's go home now!" Atlas had a warm expression as he picked her up. "Of course, I keep my promises. Let's go home."

I looked at Atlas with a wry smile. "You're the one who spoiled her! She's becoming difficult to handle now."

"She's not a puppet. Ava is a thoughtful child, right?" Atlas said indulgently, pinching her little nose.

"Yes! I'm very smart!" She replied, her blinking slowing down.

and picked up the somewhat sleepy Jenny. Since she came to my house, I have also treated

than Ava and a bit heavier. By the time we got downstairs, I was

Atlas laughed and quickly took Jenny from me. "I'll help. Let's

can walk by myself.

carry you." Atlas never treated Jenny any

smiled pleasantly and said, "Thank you, Uncle

had already fallen asleep on his shoulder. It was clear that she had been persistently waiting. She just

broken

carrying both kids, Molly quickly took Jenny. "Hey, why didn't you walk by yourself? Why are you letting Mr. Atlas carry you?" Jenny looked at Molly as if she had

her downstairs, but I couldn't carry her anymore by the time we got down." I laughed and explained to Molly, "Don't blame her.

Jenny. "I'll take you back to

kids hadn't taken a bath yet. Jenny was already so tired, and Ava slept so soundly that she didn't even