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!

me stay with my

be possible. She hasn't been with you for a long

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

couldn't imagine how conflicted her tiny heart must be. However, I didn't

"Let Ava

"But..."

want to spend one

take you to kindergarten tomorrow!" Matthew immediately promised, his eyes

as if it were hanging in my

lowered her eyes as she fiddled with her hands. She didn't refuse,

made it clear to me what was on her mind. She wanted to be with her dad and

you can have

your Daddy first and spend some more

come home at

to pick you I up no matter how late it is.

Atlas

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

Daddy promise to bring

trustworthy?" Ava seemed a bit uneasy, asking

trustworthy! You know that!"

I felt slightly uneasy, as though she