Two months later...
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The backyard was alive with laughter and excited voices, a vibrant scene transformed into a miniature wonderland of balloons, streamers, and bright colors. Grachelle and Theo had gone all out for Charlie's fourth birthday, and their effort showed in every meticulously crafted detail. There was a table piled high with presents wrapped in shiny paper, a bouncy castle where kids were already tumbling around, and a giant banner reading "Happy 4th Birthday, Charlie!" stretched proudly across the yard.
I stood a little apart from the crowd, watching it all unfold with a mix of joy and an uncomfortable sense of awkwardness. I wasn't sure if I'd ever been to a party like this, even for my own birthdays, and seeing it all now made me feel both happy for Charlie and str
