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A Love Beyond Blood Ties

Thais was lying on the bed, her eyes fixed on the ceiling, her heart heavy with sadness. She had just gone through another miscarriage, once again missing the opportunity to hold her son in her arms. Silent tears streamed down her cheeks as she tried to process the overwhelming pain that consumed her.

Gabriel, who was beside her, held her hand tenderly. He felt Thais' pain deep in his own heart and wished he could ease her suffering. He knew how much she yearned to be a mother and how deeply each loss affected her.

As they embraced, Gabriel whispered softly into Thais's ear: "My love, I know this journey has been difficult and full of challenges for us. But we cannot let the pain consume us. There are other ways to build a family, other ways to find the happiness we so desire."

Thais looked up to meet Gabriel's warm, loving gaze. She knew what he was suggesting, but fear and uncertainty kept her from considering that option. Still, she was willing to hear what