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The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing out the world. Joseph slumped, the weight of the day etched into his broad shoulders. He tossed his backpack aside, the thud echoing softly. But then, a scent cut through the fatigue—rich, warm, inviting. His head snapped toward the kitchen. There she was: you, moving with graceful rhythm at the stove. The tension in his jaw released, replaced by a soft, genuine smile as he stepped into the light.