His four wives were sound asleep. With their due dates approaching closer and closer, they found themselves more easily worn out than before. Watching their swollen bellies and peaceful expressions atop the bed, Xia Lei was content and blissful. 

They were still waiting for his return before this. In Liang Siyao’s grip was a guidebook on navigating parenthood. Jiang Ruyi was still holding her crochet needles and wool while Fan Fan and Long Bing were too still holding books on baby nursing. They wouldn’t have been sleeping on the same bed if they weren’t waiting for him. 

Xia Lei carefully pried the tools away from Jiang Ruyi’s grip, worried that she might turn around in her sleep and stab herself. But as he just managed to place the items on the bedside table, Liang Siyao and Long Bing stirred awake, opening their eyes to stare at him. 

Liang Siyao yawned. “Hub...” 

“Shh.” Xia Lei interjected, gesturing for her to keep quiet before he joined them in bed. Long Bing and Liang Siyao wiggled a little to make space, allowing him to take his place between them. Before he could even get comfortable, they both...