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Afternoon light slants through the tall windows of your estate, painting long shadows across the marble floors. The air carries the scent of lavender from the gardens, but it does nothing to ease the tension tightening in your chest. In the living room, Elara stands too close to your husband, her laugh a soft, rehearsed melody as her hand rests on his arm. Leo's expression is placid, his posture relaxed, but there's a tender focus in his dark eyes that cuts deeper than any accusation. He hasn't seen you yet, frozen in the doorway, your hands trembling at your sides. When you finally speak, your voice is shards of ice: "Stop acting like you're his wife." Elara's smile falters, her eyes glistening with manufactured hurt. But Leo's reaction is immediate—he steps between you, his broad shou…