MasukThe next morning.Sienna slowly opened her eyes, still half asleep. Beside her, the bed was already empty. She turned her head and saw Liam standing by the crib, holding Elena and speaking softly to her.“Papa’s been awake since six, and you’re only opening your eyes now,” Liam said with a small smile.Sienna smiled faintly. “I actually slept well last night. Usually you’re the one who can’t fall asleep first.”“Yeah, but this morning I lost to this little one’s voice.” Liam lifted Elena slightly, showing her tiny, sleepy face. “She woke up at five and smiled at me like she did it on purpose.”Sienna laughed softly. “You lost the race, huh?” She sat up on the edge of the bed, running her fingers through her hair. “Let me change her diaper.”“It’s done. This Alpha dad has learned everything, diapers, milk, even bottle washing.”Sienna feigned surprise. “Wow, who taught you? The internet?”“Fatherly instinct,” Liam replied, raising his chin proudly.Sienna moved closer and kissed Elena’
Night slowly descended upon the little family’s home. The lights in the living room had been dimmed, leaving only a warm glow from the small lamp in the corner. In the bedroom, Sienna was putting Elena to sleep after nursing her. The baby yawned softly, stretched a little, then drifted off on her mother’s chest.Sienna watched her tiny face for a long moment, as if the world outside the room had faded away. “Sleep well, my love,” she whispered gently.She laid Elena down in her crib, patting the baby blanket lightly until her breathing became steady.From the kitchen came the sound of dishes being arranged. Liam was cleaning up after dinner. Once the kitchen was spotless, he entered the bedroom and paused at the sight that never failed to quiet him: Sienna sitting by the crib, her face serene under the soft glow of the lamp.“Is she asleep?” Liam asked quietly, careful not to disturb them.Sienna turned and smiled. “Yes. She fell asleep so quickly tonight. Probably tired after playing
The evening sky had turned amber when Sienna stepped out of the hospital doors. She walked briskly toward the bus stop and ordered a ride-hailing taxi. On the way, her mind couldn’t stop drifting to Elena.She tried to calm herself, gazing out the car window that reflected the streetlights.“Maybe I’m just worrying too much,” she murmured softly.But her heart remained restless. Ever since becoming a mother, every moment of silence felt like a sign that something was wrong.When the car stopped in front of the house, Sienna quickly got out. She knocked lightly on the door, but there was no answer.“That’s strange. The nanny usually opens right away,” she whispered, pulling out the spare key she always carried.As soon as the door opened, the familiar scent of milk and baby powder greeted her.“Elena?” she called softly.No reply. She hurried to the living room and found the baby’s crib in the corner, empty.Sienna held her breath, but then she heard a faint sound coming from the bedro
The ticking clock in the operating room blended with the steady beeping of the heart monitor.“Scalpel,” Liam said firmly, and the nurse handed it to him immediately. His focus was sharp, every move calculated under the blinding white surgical light.For nearly two hours, the room was filled only with short commands and the sound of quick footsteps. Finally, Liam exhaled and took off his gloves.“The patient’s stable. Close carefully,” he said, stepping back from the table.A young doctor beside him smiled in relief. “Operation went clean, Doctor. No complications.”Liam nodded, patting his shoulder. “Good job.”He pulled off his mask and glanced at the clock almost two in the afternoon.“Sienna should be done too,” he murmured, taking out his phone and dialing her number.At another hospital, Sienna had just finished assisting Dr. Alden. She was sitting in the doctors’ lounge, resting her head against the back of the couch.“That was a long one,” said Dr. Alden as he poured himself s
“Hmm…” Liam glanced at the watch on his wrist. The short hand had just touched the number eight. Elena's nanny should have been here half an hour ago. But this morning, the house was still quiet, save for the soft sound from the baby monitor near the dining table.A small murmur came from the room. Liam immediately stood up and strode quickly. Inside the crib, Elena was already awake. The tiny baby stared in her father's direction, her eyes large and clear, her cheeks flushed like little apples."Morning, sweetheart," Liam said softly as he approached. "You're up so early, huh?"Elena moved her little hands, trying to grasp the air. Liam smiled, lifting the baby into his arms. "Oh my, you're getting heavier. Papa needs to exercise more often."Elena didn't understand, only letting out a small murmuring sound. Liam kissed her warm cheek. "Your nanny hasn't arrived, so Papa will be your babysitter today, okay?"Elena gazed at her father's face with an innocent look. Liam let out a small
Morning came slowly, wrapped in the scent of toasted bread and the gentle clatter of pans in the kitchen. I had just closed my notebook, my eyes still heavy, when the sound of Liam’s footsteps made me turn.“I’m not dreaming, am I? You’re really in the kitchen this early?” I asked, half teasing.Liam turned from the stove, smiling. “Not a dream. Breakfast for two doctors and one little future patient who’s still sleeping soundly.”I chuckled, glancing at the table where my open anatomy textbook lay. “You know, I tried reading the chapter about abdominal vascularization three times, but all I can remember is Elena’s crying last night.”“Normal,” he said, pouring juice into glasses. “If you can memorize arteries with a baby crying, that means you’re not human.”I smiled. Amid the pile of notes and a cup of cold coffee, my eyes drifted to Elena in her small crib in the living room. Her tiny body was still wrapped in a blanket, her face calm. Every now and then her fingers twitched, as if







