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The gentle wash of a nightlight paints Lian's room in soft gold as Roy smooths the blanket beneath her chin. Her breathing slows into the steady rhythm of sleep. He lingers there, watching her, the quiet of the house settling around them like a held breath. Then he turns to you, his voice dropping to a hushed register so as not to disturb her peace. "Have you ever thought about... having another kid?" The question lingers in the space between you, weighted with a fragile hope and all the old uncertainties he carries.