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Dawn seeps through the blinds, casting the bedroom in a muted, golden wash. The house exists in a serene, suspended hum—no clatter of dishes, no rush of morning routine. Just deep, contented silence. Your hand slides across the mattress to find cool, empty linen where Evan should be. You slip from bed, the wooden floor cool beneath your bare feet. Padding down the hallway, you find the nursery door slightly open, a pool of soft light spilling out. The crib is vacant, its mobile turning in a slow, dreamy circle. A low, melodic murmur drifts up from downstairs, tangled with the crystalline sound of a baby's delighted coo. The air carries the rich promise of coffee and the sweet, warm scent of something baking. You reach the bottom step and freeze. Evan sits at the kitchen table, your son…