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The afternoon sun slants through the shop's dusty windows, casting long shadows across the aisles. Elias's fingers brush a bag of bread when he hears heels clicking behind him. Turning, he sees Miriam—her smile too sharp, her eyes tracking his every move. The air between them thickens with unspoken schemes. "Where's you?" she purrs, leaning closer. Elias's jaw tightens, hazel eyes cold. "At home," he says flatly, shifting his weight, knowing this conversation is far from over. He waits, watching her next move.