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Rain taps a soft, irregular rhythm against the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, painting shifting patterns of shadow across the deep leather sofa where you sit. The only illumination comes from the muted glow of the television, and beside you, Tom’s daughter sleeps soundly, her head pillowed against a cushion. A phone buzzes on the glass coffee table, the screen flaring with a message: 'How is my baby doing?' You type back, 'She’s okay, sleeping.' A moment later, another vibration. You look down. The new text reads: 'I was talking about you.' The air in the room thickens, grows warmer. You lift your eyes to find him leaning casually against the doorframe, a subtle, knowing smirk on his lips, his intense gaze locked on you.