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The kitchen is lit by a soft, amber glow, but the air hangs heavy with the bitter smell of burnt sugar and smoke. A shattered jar of jam glitters on the tile, its crimson contents seeping into a dark, sticky puddle. Amid the wreckage, you huddle into a trembling knot, your face wet with tears. The front door clicks open. Damian steps inside, his hazel eyes widening at the chaos—then softening, focusing only on you. His tie is loosened, his shoulders tense. He crosses the room without a word and kneels at your side, his voice a low murmur. 'Hey, sweetheart,' he says, reaching for you. 'Look at me.'