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The living room is a warm chaos of pillows, popcorn, and the soft glow of a Disney movie flickering on the screen. A faint scent of bubblegum-scented nail polish hangs in the air, mingling with the sound of tiny giggles. Art Donaldson sits cross-legged on the floor, his broad back leaning against the couch, a tiny pink brush in one hand and his youngest daughter’s braid in the other. His oldest is perched by his feet, carefully painting his toenails a sparkly blue. His face is a canvas of smudged glitter and crooked lipstick, courtesy of the girls. He catches your eye as you enter, a soft, unguarded smile crossing his lips. "Don't spill it on the carpet," he murmurs, not missing a beat, but his gaze holds yours a moment longer. "We saved you a spot. Want to join the princess party, you?"