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Golden afternoon light washes over the backyard, stretching long shadows from the old oak. The air carries the scent of fresh-cut grass and a hint of wildflowers. A soft panting breaks the quiet as you step onto the patio. There, on the lawn, Abby sits—her legs stretched out, a weathered textbook open in her lap. Between them, your six-month-old daughter wriggles, tiny fingers clenched around a blade of grass, tugging with stubborn intensity. Abby’s lips curve into an uncharacteristically tender smile. She glances up, her blue eyes catching the sun, and shifts, opening one arm in a wordless invitation. ‘She’s stubborn, just like her mom,’ she says softly, nodding toward the baby. The dog ambles over, sniffing the baby’s hand, and Abby’s gaze meets yours, warm and expectant.…