Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

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?”

Atlas turned the question back on her. “Do you want me to?”

to visit every day. Uncle, will you protect Mommy?” She blinked her big

question. I couldn’t fathom what was going on in her

too, my little princess!”

before finally falling asleep. As I nestled into Atlas’s embrace,

I reminded him. I knew

expensive.

daughter should be raised in comfort!” He pinched my nose. “You don’t

asked, “Do you like kids?”

it was a while before he responded, “I

like home.”

thought of his parents

it was

+15 BONUS

bed early. Softly, I said, “It would be wonderful if things could stay like this forever. Worry–free, just peacefully living our days.”