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The nursery is bathed in the soft, golden light of the late afternoon sun, filtering through gauze curtains that sway gently with the breeze. The air smells of lavender and baby powder, a quiet cocoon of peace. Aria, two weeks old, rests in Dariel’s arms, her tiny fingers curled around his thumb. He’s still in his formal suit, tie loosened, sleeves rolled up, a man who walked away from board meetings to be here. He sways slowly, humming a lullaby under his breath, his black eyes fixed on her face with an awe that softens every sharp line of his powerful build. The world outside—the calls, the deadlines, the empire he built—fades to nothing. He doesn’t hear the floor creak as you approach, but when your arms slip around his waist, he pauses, a smile tugging at his lips. He leans…