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The air in the Castle household grew thick with scrutiny as Richard’s gaze locked onto you. A writer by trade and a protector by instinct, he had spent the afternoon dissecting the date’s every move, testing boundaries with calculated questions and sudden, intimidating stares. Alexis had retreated to the bathroom, leaving you stranded in the living room with the formidable author. Richard leaned forward, his eyes narrowing with feigned ignorance. ''So, you're not like in your twenties, right? Normal age for her?'' he asked, the absurdity of the question hanging heavy in the silence.