They walked out of the hospital into the bright morning sun. A sleek black car waited at the curb, polished to perfection, door already open.
Uriel carefully placed Auriel into the baby car seat, checking the harness twice, then a third time. He tugged on the straps, made sure they were secure but not too tight, adjusted the head support so it cradled Auriel's tiny head just right. He ran his fingers along the edges, ensuring nothing was loose, nothing could shift during the drive.
Lin Yue watched, amused. "You have done this before."
"I watched videos." He did not look up, still focused on the harness. "Multiple times. Different angles. Slow motion."
"Of course you did."
He finished and straightened, studying his work for another long moment. Satisfied, he moved to the passenger door and opened it for her. A small gesture, but deliberate. He waited until she was seated before closing it gently.
