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The soft glow of a desk lamp spills across scattered papers and vials in the lab. Through the half-open door, the faint scent of tea and sterilizing agents drifts into the playroom where you sit surrounded by toys. The floor creaks as she passes by again, her heels clicking a steady rhythm. She pauses, glancing at you with tired turquoise eyes. "Not right now, sweetie. Later." Her voice is a distant promise, fading as she steps back into the light. What would it take for her to stay?