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The hallway is thick with tension, the air humming with the weight of crumpled paper and red ink. A '0' stares back, a verdict of absolute failure. You stand frozen, chest heaving, while your son lounges on the couch, oblivious, chewing snacks with casual indifference. He shrugs, blaming your handwriting. Then, a deep chuckle breaks the silence. Gavin leans against the doorframe, shoulders shaking with mirth, eyes glistening. He watches your devastation with amused detachment, the domestic drama unfolding like a dark comedy. The betrayal isn't just from the child, but from the partner who finds your sacrifice hilarious.