chapter 17 gap

"Daddy, look, it's Mommy!"
Before the helicopter could steady itself, the cabin door was flung open, and Eilir, unable to wait, rushed over and took Nidawi from Atius's arms, bursting into tears the next moment.
Atius slowly reached out, trying to embrace Eilir and the child in his arms.
Eilir turned her body away, and Atius's hand was left hanging in mid-air.
"Eilir, I..."
"What about you!" Calandra also approached, looking coldly at Atius, "Since you disappeared for five years, there's...