The private family lounge on the sixtieth floor was filled with golden afternoon light. Toys were scattered across the soft carpet building blocks, stuffed animals, and tiny cars. At just eleven months old, little Sophia, their fifth daughter and one of the fiercest among the fifteen children stood unsteadily between Raven and Damien.“Come on, baby girl,” Raven cooed softly, kneeling in front of her, hands outstretched. Her voice was gentle, maternal. “You can do it. Come to Mommy.”Sophia wobbled, chubby hands reaching out. Her dark eyes, so much like Damien’s, were full of determination. She took one shaky step. Then another. On the third step, she stumbled forward and fell straight into Raven’s arms.“She did it!” Raven cried, tears instantly filling her eyes as she hugged their daughter tightly. “Daddy, look! Our baby just walked!”Damien stood a few feet away, arms crossed, but his usual cold mask had cracked. A rare, genuine smile touched his lips as he watched his wife and dau
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