Sebastian felt his heart melt.

"Baby, are you smiling at Daddy? Steve, can you smile once more, please?"

Sebastian was so moved he nearly cried. It was the child's first smile, and it was directed at him.

For the first time, he truly felt the joy of being a father. All along, though Sebastian cherished Steve, he had always felt some distance from the baby. After all, Steve was Theodore's child. It was because of Rosalie that Sebastian had grown fond of the boy, hoping this would earn Rosalie's affection.

Deep down, he couldn't say he truly loved this child. Yet, at this moment, he suddenly felt he was falling in love with Steve.

It felt as though Steve were his son, regardless of his bloodline.

Blood ties no longer mattered. The moment Steve smiled at him, Sebastian no longer cared about anything else.

Steve smiled again, his eyes clear and bright.

that touched the depths of one's soul. His innocent and pure smile filled anyone who saw it with the beauty and hope of life, bringing a sense of pure

extended a finger and gently stroked Steve's face, as if

Only you truly appreciate

air, as if dancing to a rhythm of happiness. It was as though he was trying to touch Sebastian. Sebastian

soft smile, Sebastian brought his face closer. Steve extended his little hand,

was a gleam of joy and curiosity. His gaze fixed on Sebastian as he explored this

Steve looked at

were as pure as an untouched spring. There was nothing complicated in the child's eyes.

Steve's small hand and kissed his tiny

I won't be harsh with you

Steve giggled once again.

liked whoever gave him a sense of

and feed him. When Steve cried, Sebastian would comfort him, and though Steve couldn't understand, Sebastian would tell him stories and sing to

used to Sebastian's voice and

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