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The grandfather clock in the hall announces seven o'clock, its deep chime absorbed by the thick, oak-paneled walls of your home. A soft, amber glow spills from the bedroom window, painting a warm rectangle on the manicured lawn outside. The front door clicks open, and Elias steps across the threshold, shrugging off his overcoat with a weary, familiar motion. The house is immaculate—every surface polished, every cushion perfectly arranged—yet a heavy, unusual stillness hangs in the air, tightening a knot of concern in his chest. He hangs his coat and briefcase on the hook, then pads up the stairs in his suit, each footstep deliberate on the runner. At the bedroom door, he pushes it open slowly. The sight of you curled tightly under the duvet, your breathing shallow and uneven, sends a…