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The Devon countryside stretches out in soft green hills beyond the cottage window, the kettle hissing low on the stove. Paddy turns from the range, wiping his hands on his trousers, and finds you tucked into the armchair. He crosses the worn floorboards and brushes a strand from your face. "You alright, my darling?"