He unexpectedly becomes a father at the start of his life, and the mother of his child is a national

The laughter in the living room gradually subsided.

Sisi was still holding that set of repeated fairy tale books, rubbing her little face against the cover, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, she looked up at Lin Caiwei.

"Mommy," she asked, blinking her big eyes, her voice soft.

"You bought a gift for Sisi, did you buy a gift for Daddy?"

This is a very natural question. In a child's simple world, since Mom is back and brought gifts, everyone should get one.

Sisi's logic is simple and direct.

Mom loves Sisi, so she buys Sisi a gift; Mom should also love Dad, so she should also buy Dad a gift.

But as soon as the words left her mouth, Lin Caiwei's face turned bright red.

She opened her mouth as if to say something, but then stopped.

The words "Of course I bought a gift for Dad too" were on the tip of my tongue, but saying them just felt off.

It sounds so much like...so much like a conversation between family members.

Like an ordinary couple, when the wife returns from a business trip, she brings toys for the children and a shirt or tie for her husband.

What is her relationship with Chen Hao?

Biological parents, their paths crossed by accident.

Three months ago, when she found him, she felt only alienation and wariness.

She needed someone to take care of her daughter during her tour, and he just happened to be the child's father, nothing more.

She was even prepared to leave immediately with Sisi if Chen Hao proved unreliable, and she could always hire a few more nannies if necessary.

But now...

Lin Caiwei secretly glanced at Chen Hao.

Chen Hao was smiling as he looked at Sisi, his eyes so tender they could melt your heart.

He was wearing simple gray loungewear, with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing a section of his muscular forearm.

He sat on the sofa, relaxed, exuding an aura of tranquility.

For the past three months, she has watched the surveillance footage over and over again, witnessing firsthand how well he took care of their daughter—

In the morning, I patiently coaxed Sisi to get up, clumsily but earnestly braided Sisi's hair, and always protected Sisi on the inside when taking her to the supermarket to buy groceries.

He kept his home in perfect order; the refrigerator was always full, the floor was always clean, and the plants on the balcony were thriving.

Not to mention, he has also demonstrated amazing talent in various fields.

She made money in the stock market, her songs made her shine at concerts, her fairy tales captivated her daughter, and her cooking was so delicious it amazed everyone…

She had to admit that her opinion of Chen Hao had completely changed.

From initial exploitation and defensiveness to current appreciation and... goodwill.

Yes, I have a good impression of her.

Although she didn't want to think about it too much, that subtle feeling did indeed begin to sprout in her heart.

Like tender, green grass quietly sprouting from the ground in spring, it's impossible to stop it from growing.

His focused attention while treating his foot injury last night—

He knelt down in front of her, his warm hands holding her ankles, massaging them with just the right amount of pressure, his eyes as serious as if he were handling some precious porcelain.

That amazing breakfast this morning—

He was busy in the kitchen wearing an apron, the morning light shining through the window onto him, highlighting the clean and sharp lines of his profile.

And then there was the natural fatherly love he showed when he looked at Sisi at that moment—

That wasn't an act; he genuinely treated Sisi as his precious treasure.

All of this made her develop different feelings for this man.

It's not gratitude, not appreciation, but something more private and tender.

"Mother?"

Seeing that her mother didn't speak, Sisi called out again and tugged at Lin Caiwei's clothes with her little hand.

Lin Caiwei came to her senses, her face still flushed.

She cleared her throat, trying to make her voice sound more natural:

"Yes, Mom bought a gift for Dad too."

After she finished speaking, she felt her face burning even hotter.

The tone and the way she said it sounded like a wife bringing a gift home for her husband.

She could even picture that scene—

The wife pushed open the door, the child rushed to her, and the husband stood behind smiling. Then the wife took a gift for her husband out of her suitcase.

Maybe it's a tie, maybe it's a shirt; the husband takes it and kisses her on the cheek...

stop!

Lin Caiwei quickly stopped her wild thoughts.

Fortunately, Sisi didn't notice anything unusual about her mother.

The little one got excited as soon as he heard that his dad also had a gift. He jumped off the sofa, ran barefoot to Lin Caiwei's side, and looked up at her with his little face.

"Really? What gift did Mom buy for Dad? Let me see it!"

Lin Caiwei looked at her daughter's expectant face, then at Chen Hao.

Chen Hao was also looking at her, his eyes filled with curiosity, and a hint of emotion she couldn't understand—

It seems to be a mix of anticipation, playfulness, and...tenderness?

"I'll go get it now."

As Lin Caiwei spoke, she stood up and walked towards the bedroom.

She walked rather quickly, and her back view even looked like she was fleeing in panic.

As Chen Hao watched her disappear through the bedroom door, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up in a smile.

He didn't actually expect Lin Caiwei to bring him a gift—it was already very kind of her to remember to buy one for Sisi.

But now it seems like it really does exist?

"Dad, guess what gift Mom bought you?"

Sisi ran to Chen Hao's side, grabbed his knees, and blinked her big eyes.

Chen Hao stroked his daughter's head, her soft hair brushing against his palm.

"Dad can't guess. We'll know when Mom takes it out."

"Sisi hopes it's a gift Daddy likes!" the little one said earnestly, her little hand clenched into a fist.

"Mom's choice of gift must be wonderful!"

Chen Hao felt a warmth in his heart.

That's what a daughter is like; she always unconditionally wants the best for her father.

He bent down, picked Sisi up, and placed her on his lap:

"No matter what Mom gives, Dad will like it."

"Why?" Sisi asked, tilting her head.

"Because..." Chen Hao paused, looking towards the bedroom.

"Because it was a gift from my mom."

He said it so naturally, but he himself was stunned for a moment after he finished speaking.

When did he start calling Lin Caiwei "Mom" so naturally?

It's not "your mother," but "mother," just like Sisi.

Sisi was very happy and hugged Chen Hao's neck, saying, "Daddy is so good!"

A few minutes later, Lin Caiwei came out of the bedroom.

She held a dark blue velvet box in her hand. The box was not large, about the size of her palm, but it looked very exquisite, with a ribbon of the same color tied to it.

She walked up to Chen Hao, hesitated for a moment, and then handed him the box.

"Here, open it and take a look."

She said her voice was softer than usual, and she sounded a little uncomfortable.

Sisi immediately slid off Chen Hao's lap and moved between the two of them:

"Daddy, open it quickly! Sisi wants to see!"

Chen Hao took the box and glanced at Lin Caiwei.