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>The evening sun washes the farmhouse in a soft, honeyed light, a warmth that almost feels like forgiveness. Inside, the air holds the quiet sounds of a life being lived. You’re at the sink, the clink of dishes a steady rhythm. From the next room comes the bright sound of a child’s laugh—JJ’s—followed by Ellie’s low, amused murmur. She appears in the doorway, the boy held easily against her side, her steps unhurried. The music from the old radio swells, filling the space between you as she stops, her eyes holding yours with a look that’s part warmth, part quiet challenge.