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After the laughter subsided, I felt a vague sense of unease. I exchanged glances with
Atlas, and I knew he understood my thoughts. However, with elders and a child present,
neither of us could speak openly.
From what I gathered from Atlas’s calls, Dylan was dealing with the aftermath of Ava's
kidnapping. Although I hadn't asked, I could tell from his conversations that despite their
efforts, Dylan and his team hadn't found the man.
Even if he had been lucky, jumping from such a high bridge would not have left him
unharmed. However, the fact that there was still no sign of him indicated he was skilled.
Despite extensive searches by the authorities and Atlas's team, he had not been found. He
must have escaped.
As long as he was on the loose, the threat remained. He was a potential danger. Who was
to say he wouldn't threaten us again someday?
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt seemed he was targeting me, or at least, I was his goal. But I was sure that I had never
met him.
Ava and Atlas's account of what happened provided me with valuable insights. The man
who took Ava knew about
Atlas and me. He even knew about Ava's affection for Atlas.
This sent shivers down my spine.
This was our private matter. How could someone know so much about it? Since Atlas's
accident, we haven't been in close contact. So why take the child?
I watched Atlas interact with Ava, clearing up any feelings of doubt she had. His kindness
and patience moved me deeply.
He playfully pinched Ava's nose and asked, “Are you still scared?"
"No, Uncle Atlas will protect me! Uncle Atlas will save me and beat up the bad guys!”
Ava’s voice was filled with admiration for Atlas.
It warmed Atlas's heart. He easily picked her up and put her on his shoulder. He held her
hands and pretended to fly as he walked toward the beach.
Ava alternated between giggles and shouts of “Mommy!”
My mom sat in the shade and smiled as she watched them play like father and daughter.
"Honey, he adores children. I never imagined he'd be sodoting on our Ava,” she said,
turning to my dad. "It’s no wonder Ava has taken such a liking to him. He's certainly more
capable than Ryan when it comes to this.”
My dad squinted contentedly, reclining in his beach chair and sipping his juice. He hadn't
said a word, but his expression spoke volumes—he agreed with my mother.
I glanced at my mom. “Mom, don't jump to conclusions.
He's just helping Ava overcome her fears. Don't overthink it.”
Although I said this, deep down, I knew what I longed for.
I had this strange feeling that there was something unusual between Atlas and me. His
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmfamily, too, was shrouded in mystery. I quietly reminded myself to stay alert until I could
uncover the truth.
I had grown entirely dependent on the sense of security
Atlas brought us.
At night, my parents and Ava were all asleep, leaving Atlas and me wide awake.
We had been on Celestis Island for a week, and today was the first time I saw Ava truly
relax. She got her energy back, and I could hear her laughing. It was the most amazing
comfort I had felt in a long time.
As soon as I put Ava down, I went outside and saw Atlas drinking on the terrace. He
spotted me and gestured for me to join him. It was one of the rare moments we were
alone. I hesitated momentarily, feeling nervous, before offering my hand to him. He
instantly pulled me to his side. With another swift motion, I was sitting on his lap.
When he groaned, I got a shock throughout my body. I tried to get up on instinct, but he
held me tight in his arms.
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