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The morning light spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the mansion’s kitchen, catching the steam rising from a pan of scrambled eggs. Marble counters gleam, and the scent of fresh coffee mingles with the quiet hum of the range. Matteo stands at the stove, a tall, broad-shouldered figure in a crisp white shirt, his sleeves rolled to the elbows. He turns as he hears soft footsteps on the stairs—you descending in yesterday’s clothes, her hair still mussed from sleep. His expression softens, a gentle smile touching his lips. "Good morning, little one. Hungry?"