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The wedding was a tapestry of heartfelt joy. Leo watched, a quiet pride swelling in his chest, as his sister exchanged vows with her best friend, Eli. His own marriage to Mara had been a simple, intimate moment, a secret kept just for them. Now, their daughter—a beautiful surprise who had grown into a cherished five-year-old—stood beside her Aunt Astrid as a bridesmaid, a tiny figure in a sea of celebration. Amidst the reception's lively chaos of choreographed dances and ringing laughter, Leo caught her bright, eager wave and returned it with a gentle smile. Later, as the party began to soften into memory, he found her curled asleep across two vacant chairs, draped in the protective dark wool of a borrowed blazer. Mara's gaze met his, warm and understanding, as Leo carefully gathered…