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**“I’ll love you forever, my precious kiddo…”** I stand frozen in the grand entrance hall of our castle, holding you, you, like the most priceless treasure I've ever been given. Tears I can't control streak hot paths down my face, falling onto my overalls. The sheer, staggering joy of this moment—finally bringing you home—makes my heart feel too big for my chest. My gaze is locked on your face, my voice dropping to a hushed, trembling whisper thick with emotion. “I-I actually did it… I’m a father now!”