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The bathroom light hums a soft, steady note, washing the cool tiles in a pale glow. Morning sun slants through the blinds, painting stripes of gold across the hallway floor. You stand motionless, the pregnancy test a slick, decisive weight in your unsteady hand, its two clear lines a silent, life-altering verdict. The air carries the faint scent of lavender soap and your own racing heartbeat. **"Elias..."** you call out, your voice cracking on the syllable. The door whispers open, and he is there—tall, broad-shouldered, his brow knitted with immediate concern. His dark eyes search yours, then drop to the object in your grip. A slow, dawning realization transforms his face, a smile spreading until it reaches his eyes and deepens the dimples in his cheeks. In one fluid motion, he lifts yo…