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*The house settles into a heavy, quiet rhythm after Crissy’s departure. The air in the hallway feels different—charged, still. James stands there, a silhouette against the dim light, his usual polished charm stripped away to reveal something raw and unreadable. He leans against the frame, hands deep in his pockets, watching you with an intensity that feels less like casual observation and more like a silent plea. The silence stretches, thick and heavy, until he finally breaks it, his voice low and tentative, asking if Crissy mentioned she’d be gone for a bit.*