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Author: Gloriel
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Tamara's POV

It’s hard to believe it’s been two whole years since I discovered I was pregnant.

Time had passed in a blur of late-night feedings, endless joy, and a growing love that made every challenge worth it. Today was special—today, we were celebrating our son’s first birthday.

The house was filled with laughter and the warm, familiar hum of conversation. The backyard was alive with colorful balloons, streamers, and tables piled high with food. Dante had spared no expense for our son, not that I expected anything less from him. Our little boy, Gabriel, was already running around the yard, chasing after a group of kids that had come to celebrate with us. He looked so much like Dante, with those dark eyes and that wild hair. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of him so full of life.

"Can you believe it?" I asked Dante, my eyes following Gabriel as he giggled, chasing Violet’s two-year-old son, Liam, around a small inflatable castle. "Our son is already one."

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Patricia
Loved reading this book amazing writing great read all the way through thank you
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Gloriel
Thank you so so much. I've learnt so much from my mistakes and your comments so the next story will be a whole lot better, I promise. Thank you for keeping up with me ...
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Melissa
Wonderful Read!!! Great story line!!!......
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