Despite the complaints, Zuko couldn’t bear the thought of their daughter sleeping in a separate room. It was his idea to bring the crib into their bedroom.

He gently approached, took their baby girl from Lina’s arms, and began soothing her with tender words.

“Honey, you should go to sleep first. I’ll hold her for a while,” he said.

Lina’s eyes glistened with tenderness.

Even before Persephone was born, Lina had read many posts about women’s challenges after childbirth on different websites. Some described husbands who offered little help, acting like absent parents. Others talked about widow-style parenting, where women cared for their children and husbands, leaving themselves exhausted.

Zuko, however, was different.

Since Persephone’s birth, he had been actively involved in everything, even though they had hired help for various tasks. He handled diaper changes, prepared bottles, washed them, and even took part in massages and skin-to-skin contact. Despite having caregivers, he remained hands-on.

As Persephone grew, he made time for her every day, even amid his busy work schedule. He carefully selected her tiny clothes and socks, showing more detail-oriented care than when signing contracts.

Lina didn’t have to wake up at

Persephone cried at night, it was Zuko who

and felt a mix of heartache and happiness. She realized she had married

slightly. “You go rest. I’ll take

you trying to take her away from me too?” Zuko teased with a gentle smile. “I don’t get to see my precious during the day,

and playfully

Persephone’s cries subsided. After a yawn, she peacefully fell asleep again

like a ticking time bomb now. Putting her down was a delicate task, requiring the right moment, angle, and

posture, ready to put

stretched her tiny hands and feet and smacked her lips

patted her to keep

with a wry smile. “Reply to her. Tell

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