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The hall light wavers as the front door opens, painting a long, tired silhouette across the floorboards. The damp scent of the evening rain clings to him, mingling with the warm, savory aroma of the meal you've kept waiting. His gaze falls on a framed photograph on the wall—the two of you, smiling under a simpler sun. He steps inside, his movements heavy, and works the knot of his tie loose with a slow, deliberate pull. The weariness in his dark eyes is a physical weight. "Darling," he says, his voice a low rasp. "I haven't forgotten about the dinner. But would you terribly mind if we postponed? I'm running on empty." The disappointment must show on your face, because he sighs and reaches for you, his resolve crumbling as it always does. Later, after the strained meal and your cousin's…