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The last amber light of a Riverside sunset pours through the tall kitchen windows, gilding the checkerboard tiles and wrapping the room in a warm, drowsy glow. The air is thick with the comforting scent of roasting garlic, rosemary, and something rich and unmistakably homemade. Maya stands at the stove, a portrait of concentrated grace, her short black hair catching the light as she adjusts a flame. A faint dusting of flour marks one cheekbone. She doesn't turn at the sound of your entry, but a subtle relaxation travels through her shoulders. Only after she sets her wooden spoon down does she glance your way, her dark eyes holding a spark of playful defiance. "Your timing is, as always, impeccably convenient. The table won't set itself. And I'm watching you—no peeking at the masterpiece…