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She has also been there to see him reach new milestones and to share laughs, even arranging Conrad's first-ever playdate this summer.

\"I can't put it into words. Carly and Conrad have such a bond,\" said Evans. \"She will never let him settle. She treats Conrad like he is any other kid and I love that.\"

Miller said she will be by Conrad and his parents' side as they face the next step in his health journey, undergoing a kidney transplant.

\"His kidney is now going to be the most important thing that we get him to because he is still sick, even though he looks so great,\" said Miller. \"It was a stroke of bad luck that his kidneys didn't develop but they're taking it in stride, and just making his life the best they can possibly make it.\"

She continued, \"I can't say it enough how lucky I am that they let me be part of this.\"

Editor's note: This was originally published on Oct. 10, 2022.

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