Gently swaying the baby for a final time in your embrace, you carefully lay him down in his crib and tuck his blanket around him.

As you were not anticipating it, you hear the sound of keys being used at the door. Soon after, Zhongli enters and hangs his coat on the rack before hastening over to his son to check on him.

He bestowed a slight grin upon you and silently mouthed the words "thank you" as he continued to stroke his son's cheek.