The first few weeks flew by in a gentle, loving rhythm.Little Emilia was six weeks old now. The nights were still very restless, but the days were filled with many little miracles.On a sunny Saturday morning, Emilia was lying on a soft blanket in the living room. Lena sat on the floor beside her, watching her daughter gaze wide-eyed at the colorful mobiles hanging overhead.Alexander came in from the kitchen, carrying two cups of coffee. He sat down with them, handed Lena a cup, and lay down on his stomach next to Emilia."Good morning, my little princess," he murmured, gently stroking her tiny hand. "Did you sleep well? Or did you keep Mommy and Daddy up all night again?"Emilia made a soft, gurgling sound and looked at her father.Then it happened.For the first time, she smiled—a genuine, tiny, toothless smile that made her whole face light up.Alexander froze. His eyes went wide."Lena... did you see that?"Lena laughed through her tears. "Yes! She smiled! For the first time!"A
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