Alex's POV

I carefully cradled the baby in my arms as I made my way down the stairs. Ryder, my clumsy roommate, was supposed to be helping me, but he was preoccupied with his phone, completely oblivious to the delicate bundle in my arms. The stairs were steep, and I felt a pang of anxiety as I imagined what could go wrong.

"Hey, Ryder, could you please pay attention? We're carrying a baby here," I called out, my voice tinged with frustration.

Ryder glanced up briefly, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. "Oh, sorry, man. I got caught up in this game. Didn't mean to zone out."

I rolled...