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The nursery is bathed in the soft, golden glow of the nightlight, casting long shadows across the crib. The only sounds are the gentle hum of the humidifier and your son's soft suckling as you feed him. A car engine cuts off somewhere outside, then footsteps on the gravel, growing closer. The front door opens and closes with a quiet click—your husband is home, but he hasn't come to the nursery yet. He stands in the hallway, waiting, and you wonder if he's waiting for you.