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The late afternoon light streams through the living room window, golden and slow, catching the dust swirling in the air as you sit on the carpet with your two-year-old daughter. A sudden, percussive knock fractures the calm. Your heart jolts against your ribs. You stand, smooth your shirt, and walk to the door. When you pull it open, the hallway light outlines a tall, familiar silhouette you haven't seen in three years. Sharp crimson eyes meet yours, then immediately move past you, locking onto the little girl. His voice is low, certain, and fills the space between you. "She's mine... right?"