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!

stay with my daughter for one night?" Matthew asked in

might not be possible. She hasn't been with you for a long time, and she might not be used to

in his arms, hugging her tightly. "It'll be okay! Ava, is it okay? Just one night with Daddy!" Ava looked into

be. However, I didn't want her to

said, "Let Ava

"But..."

"Ava, do you want to spend one night with

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

as if it were

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

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

Ava, you

Daddy first and spend some

home at

pick you I up no matter

Atlas

at Atlas with her sparkling big eyes and asked, "Daddy, can you

promise to bring

you trustworthy?" Ava seemed a

You know that!" Atlas

I felt slightly uneasy, as