Due to the crowd, naturally, it started to get a bit congested ahead, and the car moved very slowly.

Kyle Kinston rubbed his temples, but his eyes froze when he saw the figure on the roadside steps. Although there were many people around, he spotted her instantly.

Alexander Quinn— his lifeline! The first person who made him taste jealousy and unwillingness. At this moment, she was holding a child, probably her daughter, but the little girl had her back to him, and all he could see were her two braids.

However, from his angle, he could see most of her profile, her chin slightly raised, focused on the stage, with a gentle smile on her lips.

Who was she watching? He followed her gaze to the stage, where two young men were singing.

Was she looking at one of the two people singing on stage with such a gentle look?

This suddenly gave him an uncomfortable feeling.

The car slowly moved forward, gradually distancing itself from the crowd.

Kyle Kinston withdrew his gaze, leaned back in his seat, and his phone rang, showing an incoming call from Francine Howards.

He raised a finger to press the call display away; he didn’t want to answer any calls right now.

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A little past 8 PM, Atlas Shaw finally arrived again at Mabel Quinn’s Apartment Complex, of course, with a life-sized toy.

Katherine Quinn’s little friend cheered at the sight of the toy bear, loving it immensely. She had been staying awake just waiting for this toy bear.

However, with her little arms and legs, she couldn’t fully embrace the bear. In the end, it was Atlas Shaw who carried the bear into the little one’s bedroom.

Only then was the little one satisfied enough to go to sleep. Naturally, before sleeping, she affectionately hugged Atlas Shaw’s neck, kissing his cheek twice. "Thank you, Atlas," her tender, childish voice made Atlas Shaw feel that all the trouble he went through after singing on stage and being mobbed by fans was completely worth it.

Of course, the little one didn’t forget to kiss her mommy a few times before bed.

However, because she had been forcing herself to stay awake waiting for the toy bear, she soon grew truly sleepy and fell asleep without Mabel Quinn needing to tell her any stories.

"Thank you so much for today," Mabel Quinn said.

"No need for thanks, if it’s something Ivy wants and I can, I’ll naturally get it for her," Atlas Shaw replied.

"You’re spoiling her too much, she’ll think she can ask you for anything," Mabel said.

Atlas Shaw smiled, "I spoil her because I like her, but also because of you."

Mabel Quinn was momentarily stunned, "I only see you as a friend."

He shrugged, "I know, you said that three years ago. But if possible, I don’t mind being your backup."

Mabel Quinn could only laugh and cry; if outsiders heard the esteemed Atlas so nonchalantly declaring himself as backup, she wondered what they would think. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

His fans could probably drown her with their spit.

"I don’t need any backup; I’m already a mother and don’t have the energy for romance. I just want to raise Ivy well," Mabel Quinn said.