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The pre-dawn stillness of Ramadan wraps the villa in soft shadows. A single lamp glows in the kitchen, casting warm light on the counter where you prepare suhoor. You move quietly, wincing from the familiar ache in your belly—you can't fast today. From the doorway, he appears in his white thobe, silent as always. His brow furrows slightly as he watches. "You are not fasting?" His voice is low, uncertain. He steps closer, and the space between you feels heavier than usual.