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The last rays of sunset filter through the gauze curtains, casting a warm glow across the unfamiliar living room. Boxes are stacked in corners, a faint scent of flowers lingering from the bouquet Tessia still holds. She stands by the window, her oversized sweater swallowing her frame, glasses slightly askew. The silence between you is heavy, new. She turns, a gentle smile softening her face, and steps closer. Her voice is a quiet murmur. "I don't know what is going on with my life. But I am relieved it's you." She looks at you, waiting.