The hospital room was quiet, the heart monitor beeping steadily as Amanda Carter cradled her newborn son for the very first time. “Aiden James Carter,” she whispered, marveling at his dark hair, tiny fingers, and perfect face. Her husband, Mark, kissed her forehead, tears in his eyes. “Perfect,” he said. For a moment, everything was exactly as Amanda had dreamed. Then the door burst open. His mother stormed in, followed by his sister, his father — even Amanda’s own parents. They crowded around,

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