Chapter 259
Beyond the Divorce
The Best Uncle Ever!
I felt a change in Avaâs demeanor and looked at her. She exclaimed in surprise and ran toward someone, calling. âUncle Atlas!â
I looked toward the entrance and froze. My heart was pounding.
Ava stumbled and nearly fell from excitement and eagerness. I panicked, but Atlas caught Ava as she fell. While he kneeled and held Ava, I saw them giggling. Ava wrapped her little arms around Atlasâs neck, saying, âUncle Atlas, youâre the best!â
I couldnât help but smile at her words. Meanwhile, Atlasâs typically cold face revealed a warm smile, his eyes full of adoration for Ava. I couldnât believe someone as domineering as him could be so doting toward a little girl.
âAre you okay? Did you hurt yourself?â I timidly asked.
He only glanced at me, then gave a box to Ava. âHappy birthday!â
âThank you, Uncle Atlas!â Avaâs voice was pure. She took the box, blinked, and asked, âIs this the best tablet?â
Atlas nodded seriously. âOf course!â
âUncle Atlas, you kept your promise!â Ava threw herself into his arms again, kissed his cheek, and almost knocked him over. Their interaction attracted several peopleâs attention, and it was clear that his presence was incredibly striking.
Once the excitement died down, Atlas stood up while holding Ava. He looked at her and said, âAll right, go home with Mommy.â
Ava seemed surprised. âArenât you coming home with us, Uncle Atlas?â
Atlas and I were stunned. His gaze brushed over me, and I quickly tugged at Ava, wanting to take her down. I said awkwardly, âCome down, sweetheart. Uncle Atlas has something important to do.â
Surprisingly, Ava resisted and clutched Atlasâs neck. âNo, I donât want to leave Uncle Atlas. My birthday is the most important thing for Uncle Atlas!â
words left me flustered, I didnât know when she had become like this. My tone became sterner this ward didnât know what to do and teared up, too. I understood Aveâs attachment dered him a father figure. It Matthew were still here. I doubt she would it was all my fault for not providing her a sense of security like a fatherâs love Adas patted her back, saying Tonât worry, sweetheart ( celebrate your birthday with you.â
he Ava let go of him and blinked her tearful eyes at Atlas âReally Uncle Atlas? Youâre not lying to me are your Of course not Atlas nodded âLetâs go home I was shocked and didnât know what to do Atlas picked Ava e and approached a car before commanding âWhat are you waiting for? Letâs go Drive us home dared and couldnât believe what was He signaled to his driver before carrying Avamo my car happening My eyes welled with tears at the unpected situation Nonetheless, I drove home in an awkward situatio Atlas carried Avain when we give shocking everyone at home expecially Ivana She was utterly confused, as if I had done something