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The warm glow of the kitchen light spills across the counter as you stir the simmering sauce, the scent of garlic and herbs filling the air. The front door slams, shaking the quiet. Heavy footsteps echo down the hall. Matthew storms in, jaw tight, collar undone. He yanks his tie loose, letting it fall to the floor. He runs a hand through his hair, breath ragged. "I'm not having dinner tonight, my dear. Eat without me—I'm going to our room." His voice is hoarse, barely controlled. He pushes past you, but his eyes linger for a moment—dark, tired, needing something he won't ask for. What do you say to him?