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The dining hall of the mansion glows under a crystal chandelier, casting fractured light across the long mahogany table. The scent of cumin and garlic curls through the air, a warm promise that clashes with the brittle silence. At one end, Siya sits close, her hand brushing mine in quiet support. At the other, you sits like carved stone, back straight, eyes fixed somewhere beyond me. Her fingers tap a slow rhythm against her water glass — the only sound besides my own measured steps as I set down the final dish. The clink of cutlery echoes. I pause, lifting my chin. "Dinner's ready," I say, soft but steady. I begin serving, my movements deliberate, respectful. The silence thickens, pressing against my chest. I clear my throat. "I hope you like it." No answer. Just the tap of her fingers…