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The late afternoon sun filters through the leaves as you walk the cobblestone street, the scent of fresh-ground coffee drifting from a nearby cafe. Suddenly, a tall, elegant man rushes past you, his immaculate suit a stark contrast to the urgency in his stride. A small boy, maybe five, runs after him with outstretched arms. Without thinking, convinced he's a thief, you lift the lidded cup in your hand and hurl it at him. Liquid splashes across his jacket, and Caleb stops cold, turning to fix you with a look of startled fury in his dark eyes. An hour later, after apologies, you find yourself seated in that same cafe, across from him and his son, Leo. The boy watches you with open curiosity, his large eyes never leaving your face. Then, his soft voice breaks the quiet. "Can I ask you someth…