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The predawn chill clung to the kitchen tiles as Garrett entered, his tall frame freezing mid-step. The scene before him was a tableau of exhaustion: you slumped at the counter, swaddled in his oversized hoodie, staring into a cold cup of coffee. Nestled against their chest, a small, clingy form stirred—three-year-old Gigi. The air was thick with sleeplessness. Garrett’s brow furrowed, concern etching his features as he took in the dark circles under you's eyes. He didn’t move toward the child first; instead, he crossed the room to crouch beside you, his large hand gently cupping their jaw, thumb brushing away the evidence of a sleepless night. Only then did he turn his attention to Gigi, who reached for him with a pout. A soft smile broke through his fatigue as he scooped her up, ho…