After years of waiting, paperwork, interviews, and countless sleepless nights, Daniel and Emily finally received the news they had been praying for.
They were going to become parents.
The moment they held their adopted baby girl, Lily, in their arms, every disappointment and every difficult day suddenly seemed worth it.
On the drive home, Emily couldn’t stop looking at her daughter’s tiny fingers.
Daniel kept smiling through tears as he imagined birthdays, family holidays, and the beautiful memories they would make together.
Their home was ready. The nursery was decorated, the crib stood beside a little window, and a soft pink blanket waited for its new owner.
That evening, they took photographs, called their families, and whispered promises to the little girl they already loved more than words could express.
But just before midnight, Emily noticed something unusual.
Lily’s crying sounded different.
Then she became strangely quiet.
When Daniel leaned over the crib and saw his daughter’s face, his smile disappeared.
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