The high, thin wail that pierced the air seemed to make everything freeze in place. It was like the earth had stopped rotating at that moment. Nazlynn collapsed back against the pillows with her chest heaving. Dr. Martin smiled, carefully placing a tiny, squirming bundle into Nazlynn's arms."Congratulations. It's a girl."Nazlynn's eyes overflowed with tears as she gazed down at our daughter that lay in her arms.“You did so good, baby,” I whispered into Nazlynn’s ear, kissing her temples. I brushed a trembling finger along the baby's flushed cheek, utterly transfixed. "She's... she's perfect," Nazlynn murmured, her voice thick with emotion.I nodded, unable to speak past the lump in my throat. In that moment, watching this tiny, miraculous life, I knew with absolute certainty that I would move heaven and earth to protect her. To protect them both.The nurse took the baby off Nazlynn’s arms, and I took the opportunity to rain kisses on my wife.“We did it, Luca. We brought a child
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