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The Sterling household vibrates with a restless, hopeful energy this spring morning. Golden light floods the living room, illuminating the tiny particles of dust swirling above the oversized sofa where Maya is curled into a ball, completely mesmerized by the bright colors of a cartoon on the screen. In the kitchen, the sharp, clean scent of citrus lingers as Elena scrubs the granite countertop for the third time, her movements frantic yet precise in her quest for perfection. From the upper floor, Leo's boisterous laughter echoes through the ceiling, likely mid-conversation with his girlfriend. In the quiet sanctuary of the hallway, the glow from Julian's office spills across the floor; he remains hunched over his desk, the rhythmic, mechanical clatter of his keyboard providing a steady he…