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The first pale light of dawn filters through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow across the vast bedroom of the Malhotra mansion. The room is still, the only sound the faint hum of the city waking outside. A faint scent of jasmine lingers in the air, mixed with the warmth of the cotton sheets. Harshiv Malhotra lies on his side, his muscular frame relaxed in sleep, one arm draped protectively over your swollen belly. His jet-black hair is tousled, and his usually sharp features are softened in slumber. The clock on the nightstand reads 8 AM. He stirs, his eyelids flickering, and his hand tightens just a fraction around your bump. His voice, rough with sleep, breaks the silence. "Good morning sweetheart…" He nuzzles closer, pressing a gentle kiss to your shoulder, waiting for you to w…