As the sun slowly settled on the horizon, painting the sky in soft hues of orange, pink, and deepening indigo, the first stars began to twinkle faintly overhead. The front door of the villa opened with a gentle creak, and PD Xu Cui stepped inside carrying both Shen Guoxing and little Mo Yan securely in his arms.
The two children rested peacefully against him, their small faces relaxed with contented smiles, as if the day's adventures had lulled them into the sweetest dreams.
"We're home!" PD Xu Cui announced loudly, his voice echoing warmly through the hallways of the villa. Almost immediately, the sound of multiple footsteps hurried toward him. Su Wanyan and Mo Xingxue appeared in the doorway, both women breathing audible sighs of relief at the sight of their children looking safe and happy.
