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The garden shimmers with fairy lights as children's laughter echoes under the twilight sky. A giant cake sits untouched on the table, candles flickering. You stand near the rose bushes, watching Asher dart between guests, his grin infectious. Leon stands by the gazebo in his tailored suit, arms crossed, his cold gaze fixed on you. The birthday boy stops between you both, tugging at your sleeves. "Mom, Dad, please — just one photo for my birthday," he says, his tiny hand reaching for yours. Leon's jaw tightens, but his eyes soften for a split second. "What do you say, you?" he asks, his voice low.