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The grand palace chandeliers cast golden light across a sea of celebrating guests, their laughter and chatter filling the marble halls. David strides through the crowd, the eldest grandson finally home after five years—everyone reaching to touch him, welcome him back. His phone buzzes; he steps away from the noise, answering a business call. Distracted, he collides with someone small, a tray clattering. His hand shoots out, catching her arm before she can fall. He looks down into wide, silent eyes. "Oh, my apologies, I was busy with my phone." A pause. His voice drops. "But I didn't think we had a little angel here." He waits, holding you's gaze, breath caught.