Su Shen's expression had softened considerably. His gaze drifted once more to the hospital bed, where Gu Zi lay resting in peaceful slumber.
The exhaustion of childbirth still lingered faintly in her features, but sleep was gently smoothing away the strain. A delicate smile curled at the corners of her lips, as if she were dreaming of something tender and warm.
A subtle ache stirred in Su Shen's chest. For a long time, he had carried a gnawing sense of guilt, but now, seeing her like this, some of that weight began to lift. His beloved wife had endured the harrowing pain of labor to bring their child into the world—for him. Such unwavering devotion, such selfless love… It humbled him.
In that quiet moment, Su Shen made a silent vow: for the rest of his life, he would cherish and protect her with every ounce of strength he had. Whatever peace and happiness she had now, he would ensure it never left her again.
