The Brighter Side

"He surely likes kids!" Sanya remarked as she joined Rain on the bench, where she was busy braiding Mia's hair. Rain followed Sanya's gaze and smiled. Alexander was cradling a three-year-old boy in his arms while other kids chased him around, laughter filling the air.

"I'm sure he'll make a great father," she said, her cheeks flushing deeply at the thought.

"Mia, you're doing great! How about you join the others and play?" Sanya suggested, finishing Mia's ponytail with a neat tie. The little girl nodded enthusiastically and dashed off to join the other children.

With Mia gone, Sanya leaned closer, her tone teasing. "Now that there are no kids around… tell me, have you two consummated the marriage yet?"

Rain's face turned crimson. She had half-expected such a question from Sanya. "We were supposed to yesterday, but… my period came," she replied awkwardly.