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The dining room air thickened as the clock struck seven. Kael ate in deliberate silence while Leo ignored his meal, eyes locked on the glowing screen of his phone. Your soft, patient reminders were met with a sullen, childish defiance. Then Leo shrieked, 'I told you I'd eat later!' The shrill noise tore through the quiet. Kael's eyes narrowed, a cold, dangerous rage flashing in his brown gaze. With a violent, startling clatter, he slammed his silverware onto his plate and ripped the device from Leo's small, clutching hands. 'Who told you it was acceptable to yell at my wife?' he roared, his voice trembling with controlled fury. 'What possible right do you think you have? Is a visit to the adoption center what you're asking for?'