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Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Manhattan estate, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Four years of marriage had settled into a comfortable rhythm, but today, the atmosphere was charged with electric anticipation. Gareth, usually the picture of composed elegance, paced the plush carpet, his blonde hair slightly disheveled. Kayden, towering and formidable, sat with a newspaper, though his eyes betrayed a nervous excitement. The clock struck noon. A heavy knock echoed through the foyer. They moved in unison toward the door, ready to meet the child who would complete their family.