Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

I looked up at them and saw Ava's little hand slowly wrapping around Matthew's neck. Her tiny face was snuggled up to Matthew's neck.

This revealed Ava's true feelings. She still loved Matthew. Atlas was right-blood is thicker than water.

I watched as Matthew talked to her, lifted her, and kissed her. She remained still and nestled in Matthew's neck. They looked very affectionate together. After all, it had been about a year since they had last seen one another.

I couldn't understand my own emotions at this moment.

Atlas comforted me, "Don't worry, Ava is ours!"

I watched their every move from a distance as Ava lifted her head from Matthew's shoulder. She even reached out and wiped Matthew's face.

My heart honestly ached. Why had fate been so cruel to me?

After chatting for a while, I saw Matthew walking toward us while holding Ava. He looked at me and then at Atlas.

Matthew lowered his eyes and asked, "... Can I make a request? I..."

My heart skipped a beat. Just as I was about to speak, Atlas's hand on my waist tightened.

"Go ahead," Atlas calmly responded as he looked at Matthew.

"Can I have Ava stay with me for one night? Don't worry, I can take care of her. I-I just want to spend some more time with her!

I'm leaving Foswood, can you let me stay with my daughter for one night?" Matthew asked in a very modest

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welled up with tears. He looked down at the little one in his arms, hugging her tightly. "It'll be okay! Ava, is it okay? Just one night with Daddy!" Ava looked into

her tiny heart must be.

said, "Let Ava decide

"But..."

asked, "Ava, do you want to spend one night with your daddy?

you to kindergarten tomorrow!" Matthew immediately promised, his eyes eagerly looking at Ava, waiting for her

if it were hanging in

and lowered her eyes as she fiddled with her hands. She didn't refuse, nor did

what was on her mind. She wanted to be with her dad and was so nervous that it felt almost

you

and spend some more time

come home

me and I will come to pick you I up

Atlas gently

her sparkling big eyes and asked, "Daddy, can you find my

bring

Ava seemed a bit uneasy, asking for

You know that!" Atlas said it

slightly uneasy, as though she might abandon