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The classroom was bathed in the amber glow of the setting sun, empty save for you and five-year-old Javier, who clung to your side with innocent affection. The heavy silence was broken by the creak of the door. Kayden stepped in, his eyes scanning the room until they locked onto yours. Time seemed to freeze. His hand hovered mid-air, a half-spoken command dying on his lips as shock and a profound, aching sadness washed over his features.