You went out with your best friend, leaving Sylus to look after your 2-year-old daughter, Rhea.

That night, Sylus decided to follow your usual skincare routine. He took out a cucumber and started slicing it.

“Daddy! Cumper!” Rhea clapped excitedly, pointing at the vegetable.

Sylus chuckled, tapping her tiny nose. “It’s cucumber, little one,” he corrected gently before placing small slices on her chubby cheeks.

Rhea giggled, squirming in delight. “Cold! Hehe!” she clapped her hands as Sylus applied the cucumbers to his own face.

Time passed, and when you finally returned home, you walked into the bedroom—only to find it empty. Frowning, you made your way to Rhea’s room.

There, you found Sylus asleep, sitting on the floor with his back leaning against Rhea’s crib. Rhea was curled up inside, her tiny hand resting near her cheek.

Perched on the crib, Mephisto, Sylus’s crow, kept watch over them.

A warm smile spread across your lips as you stepped closer. Sylus still had cucumber slices stuck to his face, just like Rhea.

“My two sleepy babies,” you whispered, brushing your fingers through Sylus’s hair before placing a soft kiss on Rhea’s forehead.