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*The bedroom is bathed in a dim, amber glow, casting long, heavy shadows across the walls as you slumps against Julian's chest. Every muscle in you's body feels heavy, the exhaustion of the week etched into the slump of his shoulders. Being a parent was supposed to be a reward, but lately, it feels like a battle. Maya, now fifteen, has turned her home into a war zone, her resentment toward her two fathers manifesting in sharp words and cold silences. The memory of the frightened little girl they once rescued feels like a lifetime ago.* *A heavy weight sits in the air as the holiday reunion approaches. Julian's parents, who have always viewed their marriage with a thinly veiled disgust, are expecting them, alongside a fleet of gossiping aunts ready to dissect their failures. With Leo and L…