Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 430

Ava continued to sob as the car sped toward the hospital.She clutched Atlas’s shirt, afraid he would disappear if she let go.She gazed at him and could hardly breathe from crying so much.

I felt my heart shatter as her cries rendered me speechless.

My daughter had always been well-behaved and had never cried so hard before.

She kept shaking her head and repeating, "No!"

no matter how much I tend to comfort her.

Atlas held her and assured her, "I’m here now, so you don't need to be afraid anymore.Ava, look at me.I won't let you go, okay?"

I was in disbelief at the usually commanding Atlas being so tender and protective toward my daughter.

Although I was there, he showed no intention of letting her go.

Instead, he continued to soothe and hold her.

His usually indifferent expression now bore a look of fatherly love.

It filled me with gratitude and a sense of security.

My daughter hadn’t felt a dad's love for so long, making me feel guilty.

However, Atlas filled that gap in her heart even though he wasn’t her dad.

I felt moved as I leaned on Atlas’s shoulder.

I silently shed tears as I looked at Ava’s terrified expression.

She was still in shock when we reached the hospital.

Ava underwent a comprehensive examination soon after.

Fortunately, she had no physical injuries and only suffered extreme fright.

I took her into my arms, and she clung to me.

However, she turned to Atlas a moment later, making me feel guilty again.

The doctor treated Atlas’s wounds and then took Ava into their care.

After much effort, we finally calmed her down.

She held Atlas’s neck and rested on his shoulder inadaze.

Later, the doctor advised us to try and cheer her up and provide some counseling to prevent psychological trauma.

My parents and the others were waiting when we returned to Amethyst Apartments.

Although I had informed them of our safety on the way to the hospital, they still cheered when we returned.

Still, Ava remained unresponsive and clung to Atlas like a koala.

She refused to return to her room as she gazed at everyone with vacant and watery eyes.

Ava grasped Atlas even tighter as if he was her only safe place.