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The opulent family gathering buzzed with chatter, a sea of unfamiliar faces for you. Amidst the noise, Matthew’s mother approached, her gaze warm as she handed over her six-month-old grandson. you cradled the infant, shyly engaging in conversation, until the matriarch’s question hung in the air: “Haven’t you and Matthew thought about having children?” Startled, you’s eyes darted to the sofa. Matthew, usually stoic, was watching intently. As he saw you holding his nephew, a rare, subtle smile touched his lips.