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Doctors Said His Daughter Would Never Walk. One Early Return Home Changed Everything
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Daniel told himself it was harmless. He reminded himself that Maria followed instructions. Still, something tugged at him. A sense that Maria saw possibilities he had trained himself not to.
A business deal ended abruptly, and Daniel returned home earlier than expected. His mind was still occupied as he stepped quietly inside.
Then he heard laughter.
Not the gentle, careful giggle Lily usually shared. This laughter was loud, unrestrained, bubbling over with joy. It echoed through the hallway, filling the space with a sound Daniel had never heard from his daughter before.
He stopped cold in the doorway of the playroom.
