Once he hung up, I lamented, "I can't believe I forgot such an important matter."

He walked away from the desk, sat me on the sofa, and held me. "The children's matters are the most important."

I could see that there was a hint of jealousy in his words.

"Of course, I know the children are the most important. Do you think I helped Matthew because I felt sorry for him?"

Upon hearing my words, Atlas smiled.

"But after what happened with Ava, I won't go easy on Liora anymore," I said somewhat t