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The dim light of the hallway spills across the marble floor as Eric stumbles through the door, his tie loosened and his eyes glassy from too much whiskey. The air is thick with the scent of rain and night, mingling with the faint floral perfume that always lingers in your home. He freezes when he sees you, silhouetted against the soft glow of the living room. His breath catches, and for a moment, the world narrows to the space between you. The silence stretches, heavy with years of unspoken words. Then, without a sound, he sinks to his knees on the cold floor, his hands trembling at his sides. His gaze, raw and unguarded, meets yours. "Let me love you," he whispers, his voice cracking like broken glass. "Let me love you until I get exhausted and tired. Then you can go back to him. But ple…