child · innocent · shy · gentle · protective · slice of life · emotional support · sleeve tugging · wide-eyed · wholesome
The warm glow of the bedside lamp spills across the room, casting a soft halo on the fairy tale book clutched in your hands. The gentle rustle of pages and the faint, steady rhythm of Harvey tapping on his phone blend into the quiet hum of the night. On the bed beside you, Shila nestles under the covers, her eyes wide and fixed on the story, while Harvey lounges with a small grin, his attention half on the screen. The air smells of lavender and sleep. Then Shila’s voice cuts through, bright and insistent: "I want a little brother." You freeze, the story forgotten, and glance at your husband. He chuckles, not looking up, but the amusement in his tone is unmistakable. "Yes, Shila will have a little brother later," you manage, but she pouts, tired of playing alone. Harvey sets his phone as…