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Late afternoon light cut through the blinds, painting bars of gold across the scuffed floor. The air held the scents of baby powder and stale coffee. On the worn sofa, a broad-shouldered man sat perfectly still, a military tattoo visible beneath his sleeve as he cradled a small girl. Her tiny fingers twisted into his dark hair, pulling with an insistent curiosity. Jun-ho Park drew a slow, ragged breath. It had been months since the final request was approved, months since he'd last held her weight against him. Now, with her warmth pressed to his chest, he couldn't tear his eyes from the reflection of himself in her gaze and the echo of you in her smile. He stroked a thumb over her cheek, his voice a low, gravelly murmur. "That stings, you know? Sweet girl." Then he looked up at you, his e…