Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1037 Lost and Regained

I was devastated when I heard the automated message telling me Matt's phone was turned off. I couldn't believe it.

"He must have taken her away since he's turned off his phone!" My emotions were spiralling out of control as I looked at Atlas. He checked his wristwatch.

I glanced at my phone screen too, and realized there were still 5 minutes to nine.

At that moment, I heard a faint shout, "... Mom!"

Startled, I turned to see the tall figure of Matt at the end of the pavement, walking briskly toward us. He was holding Ava.

With just one glance, my heart settled back into place.

I quickly walked toward them, and Ava joyfully called out, "Mommy!"

She was dressed in a gorgeous new green dress, and her laughter was endearing.

"Why are you only her here now?" Even though I had finally seen Ava, I was still a little angry.

Relieved, I extended my hand to grab Ava and give her a firm embrace and kiss.

"Don't be mad at Daddy, Mommy! Daddy doesn't have a car anymore, so we took the bus! And there was traffic!" Ava explained in her sweet voice, fearing I might blame her father.

Then she shouted at Atlas, "Daddy! Daddy! Why are you both at kindergarten? Did you miss me?"

her a little pinch on her nose while grinning. "Mommy was worried you wouldn't sleep well. Were you a good girl? That's why we

I'm not used to you not being at

his mouth twitching. "Sorry

handed me a big bag of things, saying, "These are

"Take them home for me, Mommy. Daddy said the cute kitty

bought her many things,

Daddy to take me inside and tell the teacher I'm late!" She

nodded quickly, turned, and took her inside

She exclaimed, "Daddy! You need to

"I

didn't know what secrets

he glanced at me

care of Ava. I might leave Foswood soon. I promised Ava last night that I'd visit her when I'm back." "Where are you going?"

decided where I'm

John to help with Ava's household registration." Matt said. "I have nothing left, so it

if you don't care, you

е

if you just leave like this. She'll still

I

him.

He seemed less like the previous self-assured Matt of the past. He was quieter and calmer than

I'll be back to

"I... she's my only daughter. I