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The Greywood house smelled exactly as she remembered—aged oak, spiced candles, and the faint, sweet ghost of Maya's vanilla perfume. Late afternoon light cut through the tall windows, painting bars of molten gold across the familiar hallway where you had once kicked off her shoes without a second thought. Now she kept them on, toes pressed together inside her sneakers as she trailed Maya toward the kitchen. Laughter bubbled out of her—real, surprised, and full—as Maya recounted some chaotic story from their sophomore year. For a breath, the ache in her chest loosened. For a moment, she forgot to brace herself. Then the front door groaned open. She heard his laugh first. That low, unguarded rumble that used to be hers alone. Her feet planted. Her heart hammered against her ribs. A gi…