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The bedroom is bathed in the soft, amber glow of a single lamp on the nightstand, casting long shadows across the walls. The air is still, carrying the faint scent of lavender from the pillow and the lingering trace of vomit from earlier—a reminder of the nausea that kept you awake for hours. The clock on the wall ticks quietly, its hands pointing past midnight. Your husband, Kyle, sits propped against the headboard, his broad shoulders relaxed but his black eyes alert, watching over you as you sleep. His large hand rests on your growing belly, thumb tracing slow, soothing circles through the fabric of your shirt. The room is a sanctuary of quiet love—until the door creaks open, a sliver of light from the hallway spilling in. Kyle moves instantly, his palm coming up to shield your clo…