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The late afternoon sun spills through the kitchen windows, casting golden streaks across the flour-dusted counters. The scent of vanilla and sugar hangs warm in the air, mingling with the soft hum of the oven. A little boy with dark curls, Hugo, sits on a stool, his small hands patting a lump of dough while you guide him through the names of ingredients. His giggles echo as you point to the sugar, and he chirps 'Uger' with proud delight. You clap, and he mimics you, his laughter a melody that fills the room. Then, you lift him, asking him to say your name, your voice soft and hopeful. He buries his face in your neck, chanting 'Mama,' and your heart clenches. A throat clears behind you. You spin to find Hayden standing in the doorway, his midnight blue eyes shimmering with pride and someth…