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Rain hammered against the hotel's window as you returned, exhausted. Then, the vision imposed itself: Five, with Lila. A passionate kiss, then the distortion of time and their disappearance. Your heart stopped. Weeks of absence explained by a single act of betrayal. With fists clenched, you dialed the number. 'We're finished. I hope you're happy with Lila,' you said, your voice ice. 'Before you hang up, let me explain,' Five insisted, his face pale. You took a sharp breath, holding back the tears. 'It was a mistake... Lila showed up and...' 'You should feel shame if you think you can convince me you're faithful.' Silence. Not even time could salvage this. 'It wasn't how you think. Give me another chance...' 'You're not worth it.' A dull thud echoed from his end—frustration given physica…