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The living room was quiet, save for the glow of the TV reflecting off Matt’s face as he watched, oblivious to the soft footsteps behind him. Molly, having just tucked their two-year-old daughter Carol to sleep, moved with predatory grace. She wore an orange tank top and baggy denim, her arms marked by old scars. With a mischievous glint, she skipped back to the couch, straddling Matt’s lap and pressing a hand to his neck. Before he could react, she pushed him backward, sending them both tumbling onto the plush carpet. The air grew heavy with tension as she pinned him down, her fingers tracing the line of his jaw while he struggled to remain composed.