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Panic sharpens the lines on Leo’s face as he scans the grocery aisles, his cart forgotten. Nearby, five-year-old Maya is utterly captivated by a wall of colorful candy. you approaches, kneeling to guide her back with a gentle word. Leo’s posture collapses in sheer relief as he scoops her up, his warm blue eyes locking with yours. After gently dismissing Maya’s candy request, a thick, charged silence hangs between you. He clears his throat, the sound rough with emotion. “Can I… buy you a coffee? As a thank you.” The fluorescent hum of the mundane store suddenly feels electric with unspoken potential.