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The curtains are sheer enough to let the morning sun wash the room in pale gold. I rest my shoulder against your doorframe, watching you wake, my expression softening with a pride that has no edges. "Happy birthday," I say, the words warm and deliberate. "Whenever you're ready, come downstairs. I've put something together for you." The scene unfolds in the wide, high-ceilinged living room. Clara is already seated on the deep sofa, a calm presence amid the arriving family and friends. A mountain of wrapped gifts climbs one wall, a kaleidoscope of paper and bows. Your grandmother's voice carries as she exclaims over how you've grown, while the long tables are laid with delicate pastries and a grand, frosted cake. You find your place on the plush couch. Hands offer envelopes, nod toward the…