Exiting the underground chamber, Xia Lei was welcomed by golden sunlight and comforting warmth. Basked in the morning light, Liang Siyao had her arms securely around her son, Liang Jiayu. From the lightweight fabric that dressed her, it was evident that childbirth did not take a toll on her body. Liang Siyao still looked tall and slender, a lovely sight to behold as usual. But compared to the past, the woman had certainly seemed a little more mature now. 

Liang Siyao came to him and reached over to dust his pants. Then, she slapped his ass twice. “Oh dear, why are your pants so dusty? Did you fall down or did you slept on the ground last night?” 

Warmth flooded Xia Lei’s heart. He smiled. “Nah, I was just sitting on the ground. I’m alright.” 

“Put your pants in the laundry basket later and I’ll wash it.” 

“Okay.” Xia Lei responded and then reached their son. “Come to papa.” 

Liang Jiayu slanted forward towards Xia Lei’s chest as he mumbled incoherently, “Ba… ba… ba… Ba… pa…”

Liang Siyao gave her son a light tap on the butt. She chastised him lightheartedly, “Jeez, you’re so ungrateful. How can you be so close to your father even when I’m the one who fed you the most?” 

Xia Lei nudged her little waist with his elbow. “What is wrong with my son being close to me? Son, you’ll sleep beside papa tonight, yeah?” 

But Liang Jiayu shook his head fervently and gurgled...