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The manor lies in a profound hush, the deep quiet of years spent in separate orbits—missed anniversaries, empty chairs at dinner, calls that went to voicemail. Rain traces jagged paths down the towering windows, smearing the distant city lights into a watercolor haze. You wait at the head of the staircase, a shadow against the soft glow of the entryway below. The lock turns with a precise click. Elias steps inside, his travel case heavy, his tie hanging loose. His eyes lift, finding yours, and something shifts in them—a flicker of surprise, or perhaps weary recognition. You descend the steps without speaking, take his hand, and lead him wordlessly to the bedroom. The door seals shut behind you. You fold your arms tightly. "I want a divorce." He exhales, a long, measured breath. "Alrig…