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They found a quiet spot along the road, bordered by olive trees and dry grass swaying in the breeze. Daniel parked the car and turned off the engine.

Immediately, the world seemed to grow still.

Amira slipped out of her seat and opened the back door. The baby’s face was scrunched, his tiny fists clenched.

“Hey… hey, little one,” she murmured, lifting him carefully.

He calmed almost instantly in her arms, his eyes fluttering open—dark, searching, unfocused yet somehow aware.

Daniel stepped out and joined her, leaning against the car as he watched them.

“Look at him,” he said softly.

“I know,” Amira whispered.

For a moment, everything felt perfect.

Then the baby made a strange noise.

Not a cry.