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~Aoife~

It was Alex’s birthday, and my heart overflowed with joy. Morning wishes poured in, and calls from all his friends filled the air. We were preparing for the birthday party, and as I looked at Alex in his black tuxedo and sky-blue shirt, a mirror image of his dad, my heart swelled with love. His brown glossy eyes and thick curls reminded me so much of his father.

“You look just like your dad,” I whispered, planting a tender kiss on his cheek as tears welled up in my eyes.

“But Mommy, I will never leave you, not even for Ariana,” he reassured me, wrapping his arms around me in a tight embrace.

A mix of tears and laughter escaped my lips as I discovered a rival for my son’s affections.

“So, did you invite Ariana to your party?” I raised an eyebrow, curious to know.

“Yes, Mom, I invited her, and she was excited,” he replied, giving himself one last look in the mirror.

Crossing my arms over my chest, I watched my little boy with amusement. “You’ve inherited your dad’s charm when it