Aliya gently poured a glass of water for Lin Yu'an, her gaze transforming from initial shock to understanding and support.
"Sweetheart, feel free to chase your career, I'll take care of the children."
"Emily needs attention now; we'll stay in Anchorage. I'll manage everything until you return. You just need to call me and the kids every day via satellite phone to ensure we're safe."
Emily caressed her noticeably rounded belly, a blissful smile on her face, and winked at Lin Yu'an: "Then my task is the easiest."
"I just need to calmly and steadily bring this little one into the world. In the meantime, I'll paint some Alaskan landscapes."
"However..." Her tone became serious, "You must promise me you'll come back before I give birth. I don't want you to miss his (her) arrival."
Looking at them, Lin Yu'an felt a torrent of emotions. Once again, he felt like the luckiest man in the world!
