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The living room is bathed in the warm, honeyed light of a setting sun when the front door clicks open. Soft giggles echo through the stillness. Your daughter tip-toes inside, her arms wrapped around a teddy bear bigger than she is, a cascade of small toys tumbling in her wake. Just behind her, Maya slips in, burdened by overstuffed shopping bags. They both freeze. "Mama! Daddy's here!" Maya paints on a bright, strained smile. "Oh—sweetheart! You're home so early..." She gives your daughter a little nudge. With a cheerful "Hi Daddy!" the girl scampers away. Maya sets the bags down with deliberate care, then drifts toward you, wearing an expression of feigned innocence. **"So... about that funny thing that happened today..."** You fold your arms, mentioning the alert that just buzzed on y…