Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 170

Chapter 170 Can I Take Her Out?

He stood by the car as I got out with Ava, and he approached us, saying, “You’re back!”

My dad had a strong impression of Atlas, mainly since the latter had visited my dad at the hospital twice. My mom said, “Hello, Mr. Atlas, please come in! I’m sorry if we kept you waiting.”

“That’s okay, Mrs. Laura. I just arrived,” he said with a smile. When he saw me carrying Ava, he asked,

Can I help?”

I was surprised as I stood rooted, not knowing what to say. However, Atlas had already approached me,

saying, “Let me hold her.”

His gesture made me feel like crying for some reason. He reached out for Ava, but it seemed he didn’t

know how to take her from my arms.

“1 can manage,” I said.

“You can give her to me. You look like you’re struggling,” Atlas insisted, and I could only pass Ava to him.

From his stiff and awkward posture, I knew he had never held a child. Still, he was earnest, like he was

handling a delicate item. I almost laughed at his awkwardness and went to help adjust his posture.

After I placed Ava’s head in the crook of his arm, he finally relaxed and smiled slyly at me before

following me inside. Soon, he carried Ava to her room with my guidance.

I

Immediately after, I carefully changed Ava into her pajamas and tucked her into bed. Meanwhile, Atlas.

stood behind me to watch me take care of everything.

When I finally finished and looked at him, he leaned down and kissed my forehead, which startled me.

Soon, I took him downstairs, where he conversed with my dad.