The night in the luxurious residential district of Northern Sector looked much quieter than usual. The spacious grounds surrounding the main residence of the Sterling family were illuminated by the glow of classic-style garden lamps, casting shadows of pine trees swaying gently in the night breeze. Inside the spacious master bedroom with its minimalist modern interior, Natalie sat on the edge of the king-size bed, wearing a soft-textured cream knitted cardigan.Her pregnancy had officially entered its ninth month. Her large, swollen belly made her movements slower, but she still enjoyed every second of this tense period of waiting.Raymond stood near the large glass window overlooking the backyard. He was wearing a black long-sleeved cotton shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his strong arms. Although he appeared calm on the outside, his dark eyes had been observing every small change occurring around the room for the past several hours.<

The wall clock in the master bedroom of the Sterling family residence showed twelve forty-five in the morning. The atmosphere inside the luxurious house was wrapped in the deep silence of the night, accompanied only by the dim yellow glow of a bedside lamp casting warmth in the corner of the room.However, that peacefulness was suddenly disturbed by a restrained groan escaping Natalie’s lips.The woman awoke from her sleep with her eyes wide open, both hands immediately gripping the bedsheets tightly as a powerful wave of contractions struck her lower body without warning. It felt as though an incredibly strong pressure was pushing from inside her abdomen, causing her breath to catch instantly as cold sweat immediately dampened her temples and neck.“Raymond...” Natalie called in a hoarse voice trembling violently as she tried to reach for her husband’s arm, who was lightly sleeping beside her.Within a split second, Raymond’s eyes were

Three days had passed since the birth of Raymond and Natalie’s first son. The atmosphere in the main Sterling family residence was now filled with indescribable warmth. The spacious master bedroom had been transformed into a comfortable recovery room, filled with fresh flower arrangements and baby essentials. Raymond himself made sure every detail of his wife’s comfort was taken care of, while Natalie slowly recovered from the exhausting process of childbirth.That afternoon, the sky over Northern Sector City looked clear, with golden-orange hues beginning to spread across the horizon. Raymond was sitting on a wooden chair near the window, carefully cradling his baby boy in his arms. The baby looked incredibly peaceful, and his eyes, which had briefly emitted a golden glow earlier, now appeared like those of an ordinary human baby—clear and innocent.Suddenly, the air inside the spacious room seemed to grow slightly tense. There was no sound of the door opening, ye

The morning sunlight streamed through the gaps between the silk curtains in the master bedroom of the Sterling residence, bathing the room in a soft golden glow. Today was a special day. The Sterling family residence, which was usually guarded by strict high-level security protocols, now felt more alive and warm. The fragrance of fresh flowers from bouquets sent by business partners filled every corner of the room, welcoming the joyful moment of the arrival of a new member of the family. Natalie sat comfortably against the headboard of her bed, while beside her, Raymond carefully cradled their son. The man looked remarkably natural while holding the baby, as though every movement had been calculated to provide maximum comfort for the little one. “Raymond,” Natalie called softly, looking at her husband with curiosity. “Since yesterday, you’ve kept staring at his face as though you were deep in thought. Have you decided what name we’re goi

The evening sky above North Sector City stretched across the horizon in muted shades of orange, blending softly with the gentle violet hues of the western horizon. In the backyard of the Sterling family's main residence, a soft breeze drifted through the air, carrying a refreshing coolness and the pleasant scent of freshly watered grass. The atmosphere was utterly peaceful, leaving behind the tranquility that a man who had spent his entire life amid the raging storms of battle had long yearned for. Raymond stood near the edge of the garden fountain, dressed in a white cotton shirt with long sleeves rolled slightly above his elbows. Cradled carefully in his strong yet remarkably gentle arms was Arion Sterling—their little son, now a few months old—who was giggling softly, his tiny fingers reaching toward the air as though trying to touch the swaying leaves. A few steps away, Natalie sat comfortably on a long teakwood bench. The woman wore a casual cream-colored knitted dress, enj