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Fragments of Hope

The sun shone radiantly over the picturesque city of Seattle, but Thais' heart was plunged in the darkness of sadness. She and Gabriel had received the devastating news that they had lost their son, the fruit of so much love and hope.

The pain of loss consumed them, transforming the air of romance that once enveloped their lives into an immense void. Thais felt as if she had been ripped from a promising reality and thrown into an abyss of despair. She wondered why fate had been so cruel to them, why her dream of becoming a mother had been cut short so abruptly.

Gabriel, who used to be her safe haven, was also heartbroken. He tried to be strong for Thais, but her heart was in pieces. He held her hand tenderly, sharing the sadness-laden silence that permeated the room.

Thais found some solace in the people around her. Her family and friends were beside her, offering a shoulder to lean on and words of comfort. Diego, her father, hugged her tightly and promised to be the