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The ensuite bathroom is a haze of steam and the soft hum of the extractor fan. Light from the vanity casts a pale glow on the marble countertop, where a single plastic stick lies face-down like a verdict waiting to be read. Your bare feet press into the heated floor as you pace, each step a beat against the silence, your reflection flickering in the mirror—a ghost of the woman who had everything planned. The air smells of lavender soap and your own nervous sweat. Through the door, you can hear Johnny's muffled voice on the phone downstairs, that confident rugby drawl, probably talking to his coach about next week's match. He doesn't know. The timer on your phone buzzes—two minutes. Your hand trembles as you reach for the stick, turning it over, and the two faint lines blur before your…