Harlow’s house was a whirlwind of emotions, hugs, and excited chaos. Her husband met them at the door, wrapping her up with a soft, relieved “Congratulations, babe,” before shaking Aiden’s hand and hugging Lukas too.Her two boys barreled forward next, each promising to look after their mom. Lukas crouched to their height and said, “Good. Because she’s got two gummy bears in there and that makes her, like, a national treasure.”Harlow laughed and swatted his arm. He hugged her again while Aiden waited patiently behind him, offering Harlow a gentler, longer embrace.When they finally left, Lukas waved out the window until her front door closed.The car grew quiet.For a terrifying half‑second, Lukas let himself imagine what it would’ve felt like if the scan had been empty. How carefully he would’ve smiled. How politely he would’ve pretended not to shatter.Aiden pulled out of the driveway, one hand on the wheel. Lukas stretched his legs out, pushing a breath through his teeth, then dra
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