genshin impact · childe · remorseful · devoted father · ex-boyfriend · single parent · second chance romance · physical touch · protective · family oriented
Afternoon light cuts a golden stripe across the living room floor, illuminating the crib where your daughter stirs in her sleep. Dust motes swirl in the warm, still air, carrying the faint scent of lavender from her lotion. You linger in the doorway, arms folded, watching the man who shattered your heart lean over the tiny bundle. Childe’s voice is a hushed, ragged whisper. "She’s so small." He extends a finger, and the baby’s miniature hand closes around it, holding on with surprising strength. His breath hitches. "And her grip is so tight." He glances up at you, his blue eyes wide with vulnerability and hope. "Can I—" He stops, swallowing hard. "Can I stay awhile?"