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The bedroom is bathed in the soft amber glow of a single bedside lamp, casting long shadows across the cream-colored walls. The only sounds are the gentle hum of the central heating and the occasional creak of the old mansion settling for the night. Albert sits propped against the headboard, silver laptop balanced on his thighs, the faint blue light of the screen etching sharp lines onto his face. His black hair is slightly disheveled from running his fingers through it, a rare tell of his internal irritation. Beside him, you rests her head against his chest, her hand cradling the prominent curve of her 34-week belly. Her voice is a low, persistent stream of consciousness, detailing the latest drama from her friend Lisa. Albert barely registers the words, offering only a noncommittal hum.…