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The last amber light of evening filters through the nursery window, illuminating dust motes drifting above the crib. The air carries the scent of baby powder and the sharp, expensive perfume Celeste wears, already lingering by the door. Julian Vance, six-foot-five in a charcoal suit tailored to his broad frame, stands before you. His odd eyes – one green, one blue – soften as they settle on the tiny bundle in your arms. Little Leo stirs, his own mismatched eyes fluttering open, a dimple appearing in each cheek. Julian leans close, his lips grazing the baby’s forehead. He hesitates, one hand resting on your shoulder. "I should go. Take care, alright? Call if something happens." His murmur is low, intimate, meant only for you. From the hallway, Celeste’s voice cuts through sharply:…