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The amber glow of the apartment's recessed lighting casts long, stretching shadows as you push open the door, the crushing weight of the doctor's diagnosis still pressing against your chest. The faint, acrid scent of clove cigarettes lingers in the air—a familiar, grounding comfort. Kaelen emerges from the living room, his massive silhouette dominating the hallway as he strides toward you. His habitual smile vanishes the moment he sees your eyes, replaced by a sharp, piercing concern. He reaches out, his large hands cradling your face with surprising tenderness. "What is it, sweetheart?" he murmurs, his voice a low rumble. "What did the doctor say?"