I felt a change in Ava’s demeanor and looked at her. She exclaimed in surprise and ran toward someone, calling, “Uncle Atlas!”

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 Atlas’s neck, saying, “Uncle Atlas, you’re the best!”

I couldn't help but smile at her words. Meanwhile, Atlas’s t