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Lucas and Thais arrived at the hospital with hearts full of anxiety and expectation. They knew that somewhere in that place, Alice was waiting for the arrival of her long-awaited nephews. As they walked through the halls, the tension mixed with emotion was almost palpable.

When they entered the room, Thais saw Alice, lying on the bed, with a radiant smile on her face. The proud mother looked at the cribs beside her, where the two tiny newborns were resting, wrapped in fluffy blankets.

Thais approached slowly, her eyes filled with happy tears. She held Alice's hand affectionately. "Alice, you did an amazing job. Congratulations on bringing these two treasures into the world."

Alice smiled, her eyes full of tenderness. "Thank you, Thais. They are so special. You have to meet them." She indicated the first crib. "That's little Gabriel, and in the other crib there's lovely Sofia. These are our miracles."

Thais approached the cradles, moved to see those tiny and perfect beings. She careful