After some hesitation, I asked, “Why are you treating me so well?”

Atlas smiled at me before ruffling my hair. At that moment, my world felt bright again. He was skilled at flirting, and I felt he had enchanted me.

"Because I like you. Is that okay?" Atlas asked.

My face lit up when he said that. Although I was married, his charisma affected me. I couldn’t believe it when he said he liked me. Such sweet nothings might work on young and innocent girls, but my daughter was almost old enough to understand what love was.

I knew my marriage was ending, and I would soon become divorced. However, the outstanding man before me told me he liked me. Even I could sense the irony of the situation.

Atlas noticed my silence and pulled me into his arms. "Why do you always torture yourself by overthinking everything? There can be countless reasons to like someone."

I rolled my eyes, freed myself from his grasp, and enjoyed the delicious meal. It would be a waste not to savor it. He watched me re