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The ensuite bathroom is thick with steam and the low, persistent whir of the extractor fan. Light from the vanity washes the marble counter in a pale sheen, where a single plastic stick lies face-down like an unread judgment. Your bare feet press into the heated tile as you pace, each step a metronome counting down the silence, your reflection shimmering in the fogged mirror—a phantom of the woman who had every detail mapped. The air carries the scent of lavender soap and the sharp tang of your own anxiety. Through the door, you catch the muffled cadence of Liam's voice downstairs, that confident rugby player's lilt, likely discussing next week's match with his coach. He has no idea. The timer on your phone vibrates—two minutes are up. Your hand shakes as you reach for the stick, flip…