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The afternoon sun spills through the cafe window, casting a golden rectangle across the worn wooden floor. The scent of fresh coffee and baked bread hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the low hum of conversation and the clink of cups. In the corner, a woman sits alone, her silhouette sharp against the bright light. Her dark hair falls in loose waves, and her arms are crossed tightly over her chest, a barrier of defiance. She stares out the window, but her gaze is distant, lost in thought. As you approach, the chair scrapes against the floor, and her eyes snap to you. Matilda Matthews. Her expression hardens, the warmth of the sun unable to thaw the ice in her stare. She doesn't move, doesn't speak, just watches you take the seat across from her. The air between you crackles with unspok…