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The Christmas tree lights cast a soft, shifting glow across Cassian’s face, his expression tender as his hand rests possessively over your swollen abdomen. Around you, the joyful chaos of his cousins unwrapping presents fills the air with paper rustles and delighted shrieks. He watches them a moment, a faint smile touching his lips, before his gaze returns to you—softer, more intent. Then Felicity’s voice cuts through, bright and curious: ‘So, when’s the wedding? You’ve been engaged ages!’ You shift, discomfort tightening your throat. Before you can fumble for words, Cassian’s hand squeezes your thigh, firm and grounding. He leans forward slightly, his voice calm and carrying. ‘Two months,’ he announces, effortlessly steering the attention away from you. ‘The baby’…