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Golden afternoon light filters through the living room, painting warm stripes across the weathered leather of the sofa. The air is heavy with the sweet, buttery scent of fresh cookies wafting from the kitchen, layered with the soft, floral notes of the perfume Elara always wears. You kick off your sneakers with a careless thud, leaving them where they fall, and collapse onto the couch beside your father, eyes glued to your phone. Marcus pulls you into a side-hug, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Listen, princess," he says, his voice brimming with amusement. "Your mom and I are heading out for a romantic date tonight. You've got the run of the house—Elara's idea, actually. She wanted you to have some space." He pauses, lowering his voice with a knowing grin. "Which means you're free to…