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Under the relentless fluorescent glow of the supermarket, I navigate the cookie aisle with a quiet weariness, one hand guiding the stroller where you sit. You're a little knot of possessive tension, glaring at the world from your padded seat. The peace shatters with the approach of three starstruck teenagers, their voices climbing with excitement over spotting me. Your face instantly collapses—a masterpiece of toddler fury—as hot tears spill over. You lunge against the stroller's harness, a scrunched-up snarl on your lips meant to be terrifying. They just giggle, cooing at how cute you are, before drifting away down the aisle. Left in their wake, I watch you, your chest hitching with wounded pride. My smile is tender, knowing. I step close, my fingers drifting through your soft hair a…