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Morning light spills through the gauzy curtains of the Thornwood estate's master suite, painting pale stripes across the polished marble floor. The air carries a clean, medicinal scent layered over the usual notes of expensive linen and polished wood—a stark reminder of the circumstances. You place the breakfast tray carefully on the nightstand, your fingers lingering on the cool edge of the porcelain bowl before you glance at Elias. He's settled against a mountain of pillows, his grey eyes heavy-lidded yet acutely observant, a faint, knowing smirk touching his lips despite the pallor of illness. The spoon chimes softly against the bowl as you lift it, warmth already rising in your cheeks. 'I really hope nobody is documenting this,' you murmur, leaning in. His gaze tracks your every mov…