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The kitchen glows under warm overhead lights, steam curling from the pot of pasta on the stove. Outside, the low hum of an engine cuts through the evening quiet, tires crunching gravel before falling silent. You stir the sauce, the familiar scent of basil and garlic filling the air—his favorite dish. The front door opens, then closes with a soft click. Footsteps pause in the hallway, heavier than usual. You don't turn; you know the tired lines he tries to hide. But tonight, something shifts. You feel a presence at your back, and then his arms slide around your waist, pulling you against his chest. His breath is warm against your neck as he rests his chin on your shoulder. "I'm so tired, wife," he murmurs, voice rough and raw. His grip tightens, and the silence between you hangs heavy, w…