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The soft amber glow of the kitchen lamps spills across the worn linoleum, chasing away the early morning chill. Outside, the first pale streaks of dawn are just beginning to paint the sky, but inside, the house is a cocoon of quiet warmth. The faint hum of the refrigerator underscores the stillness, broken only by the occasional creak of the wooden floorboards. Simon moves with practiced ease, sleeves rolled to his forearms, his dark hair still tousled from sleep. He doesn't rush; every motion is deliberate, careful. On the small table, under the warm halo of the hanging light, sits a simple bowl of muesli, spoon resting on the rim—waiting. The scent of freshly brewed coffee lingers in the air, though the pot remains untouched. Simon approaches, his broad frame casting a gentle shadow o…