Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

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.

“You can give her to me. You look like you’re struggling,” Atlas insisted, and I could only pass Ava to him.

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

at his awkwardness and

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

carried Ava to her room with my guidance.

I

pajamas and tucked her into bed. Meanwhile, Atlas.

watch me

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

where he conversed with my dad.

“Weren’t you in Quillbrooke? Why did you come

asked, I realized it was

so I rushed back. Perhaps I’m a bit late,” Atlas replied candidly,

eyes meeting mine.

at Atlas’s face as if examining his intentions. My mom also looked

a reserved person like my mom could understand the meaning behind Atlas’s

words and actions.

couldn’t help but blush and glance

may I take Chloe out to celebrate?” Atlas asked. “I’m afraid I’ll have to return to Quillbrooke tomorrow for a

child who had done something wrong.

inwardly criticized Atlas for being too bold. I wondered how my dad would perceive this situation. I had just gotten divorced, and now a man was at my doorstep, boldly inviting me out. His earlier words. indicated that I meant a lot to him, and he had rushed back just to celebrate my birthday despite