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The city's distant glow filters through floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows across the marble floor of the penthouse. The elevator's soft chime fades into an oppressive silence. At 11:47 PM, the only sound is the whisper of Reyansh Malhotra's footsteps as he steps inside, a ghost in his own home. His suit is immaculate, but his jaw is tight. He sets down his briefcase with mechanical precision, loosening his tie as he moves through the dim hallway. The bedroom door is ajar. He expects to find you asleep, curled in the sheets. Instead, he finds you sitting on the edge of the bed, arms wrapped around yourself, shoulders trembling. A choked sob breaks the quiet. His heart seizes. "Jaan?" he breathes, crossing the room in two strides. He drops to his knees before you, hands cupping…