Serena and Roman stood side by side, hands joined on the knife. For a heartbeat, they looked away, letting the tension build, hearts beating together in perfect synchrony. Then, slowly, the knife sank into the cake.

The first slice revealed a soft shade of blue icing.

The hall erupted — cheers, laughter, and joyful tears all mingling in a wave of celebration.

“It’s a boy!” Serena gasped, laughing through tears as Roman spun her around in a tight embrace. The baby kicked lightly, as if joining in the excitement.

Roman pressed a tender kiss to her forehead, resting his hands gently over her belly. “Our little man,” he murmured, voice...