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

"Mommy, look! The bubbles are flying!" Sisi excitedly waved her little hands and chattered away.

Lin Caiwei squatted by the bathtub, gently scooping up warm water with her hands and lightly pouring it over Sisi's shoulders and back, carefully washing her.

Sisi had a great time, splashing around in the water, splashing water everywhere, directly getting Lin Caiwei's face and body wet.

"Sisi, stop fooling around, be careful not to choke on the water." Lin Caiwei smiled helplessly and affectionately, raising her hand to wipe the water droplets off her face.

Chen Hao stood quietly to the side, offering towels and shower gel as needed, providing thoughtful assistance throughout.

The not-so-spacious bathroom was filled with bubbles and the cheerful laughter of a family of three, creating a warm and comforting atmosphere.

After taking a shower, Chen Hao picked up a soft bath towel and wrapped the wet Sisi up like a little dumpling, then carefully carried her to the bed in the bedroom.

Lin Caiwei had already gone to bed, and Chen Hao gently placed Sisi between the two of them.

The little one immediately snuggled into the warm blankets and snuggled comfortably against them.

"Daddy, tell me a story!" Sisi tugged at Chen Hao's pajama sleeve, pleading sweetly with her eyes full of anticipation.

Chen Hao cleared his throat and began to tell her a short story he had prepared in advance. It was about a brave little girl and her adventures with a kind, talking fox.

His voice was gentle and deep, and his speech was slow and soothing, which was particularly healing.

Sisi listened intently with her big eyes wide open, not blinking an eye, showing exceptional focus.

Lin Caiwei lay on her side, supporting her head with one hand, quietly watching Chen Hao's profile as he told the story.

Looking at his gentle and patient demeanor, and listening to his soothing voice, I felt a sense of peace in my heart.

Before long, the soothing story made Sisi sleepy. Her little head bobbed up and down, she yawned frequently, and her eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

The little guy fell asleep completely before the story was finished.

Sisi's little face was rosy, she was sleeping very soundly, and there was a faint smile on her lips.

One little hand gripped Lin Caiwei's clothes tightly, while the other clutched Chen Hao's pajama sleeve, holding onto her parents firmly and refusing to let go.

Chen Hao immediately stopped making noise and carefully tucked the loose corner of the blanket around her, afraid that she would catch a cold.

The bedroom was quiet and there wasn't a sound.

In the darkness, Chen Hao and Lin Caiwei's eyes met, and they looked at each other silently without saying a word.

After a long period of silent staring at each other, Lin Caiwei finally spoke softly, her voice gentle and tinged with a languid quality after waking up: "Chen Hao, I can't sleep."

"Then let's get up and sit for a while, then we can rest before going back to sleep," Chen Hao replied softly.

Lin Caiwei nodded gently, carefully and slowly prying open Sisi's little hands that were clutching her clothes, her movements extremely gentle, for fear of waking the sleeping child.

The two got up quietly, slipped out of the bedroom, and gently closed the door behind them, shutting out the silence from inside.

The main light in the living room was off; only a row of small nightlights under the TV cabinet were on, casting a soft and dim glow that made the living room feel exceptionally quiet and cozy.

Lin Caiwei walked to the sofa and sat down first, followed closely by Chen Hao, who sat down next to her. The two were very close.

The living room was quiet, without a sound. Neither of them spoke, just sitting quietly, enjoying their rare time alone.

After a long while, Lin Caiwei finally spoke, her voice as soft as a feather, as if afraid of breaking the silence.

"Chen Hao".

"I'm here," Chen Hao replied softly.

"I don't plan to go out again now that I'm back," Lin Caiwei said slowly, her tone exceptionally serious and filled with unwavering determination.

Chen Hao turned to look at her, quietly waiting for her to continue.

"The tour is completely over, it's officially over," Lin Caiwei continued, her tone tinged with relief.

"I turned down every job offer I could; I didn't accept any more."

Chen Hao didn't respond immediately, but listened quietly.

Lin Caiwei slowly raised her head, looking straight at him with a hint of bitterness and guilt in her eyes.

"I want to spend some quality time with Sisi." Her voice trembled slightly, filled with undisguised self-reproach.

"Sisi is over three years old, but I've spent less than a year with her in total."

I missed most of her childhood.

"I really don't want to miss out again, I don't want to be absent from every day of her growth."

When Chen Hao saw the redness in her eyes, his heart softened instantly, and all his emotions turned into tenderness.

"Then stay here and make sure you stay at home," he said gently, reassuringly. "You'll have plenty of time to spend with the children later."

"It's not a short stay of a few days." Lin Caiwei gently shook her head, her eyes resolute.

"I really don't want to live that kind of life anymore, constantly traveling and rarely seeing each other."

After hearing her words, Chen Hao silently reached out and gently put his arm around her shoulder.

Lin Caiwei leaned against his shoulder, her body, which had been tense for so long, finally relaxed, and all her fatigue and grievances found a place to go.

After leaning back quietly for a while, Lin Caiwei spoke softly again, her tone filled with deep self-doubt.

"Chen Hao, tell me the truth, do you think I'm a good mother?"

Instead of answering directly, Chen Hao softly asked her, "Do you think you're qualified?"

Lin Caiwei remained silent for a long time, her throat tightening slightly, before finally shaking her head gently.

"I'm completely unqualified." Her voice was thick with nasal congestion, full of self-reproach.

"Sisi learned to eat properly on her own because of you and the nanny; she learned to dress herself and tidy up her little things because of you teaching her step by step."

She can sing, draw, and fold origami; all her little skills were taught to her patiently, bit by bit, by you.

"And me?" she asked, her voice choked with emotion, her eyes welling up with tears.

"I'm often away from home, and every time I come back I just buy her a bunch of gifts, spend a couple of days with her, and then leave again."

I haven't fulfilled my responsibilities as a mother at all.

As she spoke, warm tears welled up and slid down her cheeks.

Chen Hao gently hugged her, his chin resting softly on the top of her head, his voice gentle yet powerful, soothing her emotions little by little.

"Don't be so negative about yourself. You're not just someone who buys gifts," he patiently reassured you.

"You gave Sisi life, you worked hard to give her the best life and security, and you have always silently protected her, keeping her away from the media's disturbances and allowing her to grow up safely."

These are forms of love that no one else can replace.

Lin Caiwei didn't say anything, but her tears fell even harder, releasing all the guilt and grievances she had accumulated for so long.