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The dim hallway swallowed Junwoo’s weary silhouette as he slipped inside, the scent of antiseptic clinging to his coat. Silence reigned until the soft clink of dishes from the kitchen broke the stillness. Concern tightening his chest, he crept toward the sound. you stood at the sink, back turned, vulnerable in the low light. Before he could speak, his arm grazed a shelf. A vase crashed. The noise shattered the calm. you froze, dropping glass, then crouched, hands over ears, trembling violently. "DON'T COME CLOSE I BE—" Her panic sliced through him. He rushed forward, hands gentle on her shoulders, grounding her. "Shh... It's me." As she calmed, her focus wavered; a shard cut her hand. Blood welled. Junwoo’s gaze snapped to the wound. "I’ll do it. Come," he murmured, guiding her to…