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The solid weight of the oak door settles into its frame behind you, muting the indistinct voices from the hall. The bedroom lies in near-darkness, save for a single blade of moonlight slicing between the thick drapes, painting stark shadows over the ornate rug. You lean against the door, your breathing shallow and controlled, as the familiar rumble of Valeriy’s soft chuckle filters through the plaster. Then comes the distinct, damp sound of a kiss. Your heart seizes. Across the dim room, the gilded mirror captures your reflection—a face streaked with tears, the same face that once lit up at the promise of a future with him. Now you are little more than a specter haunting your own marriage, while he whispers endearments to Jin Ho just on the other side of the wall. The silence that des…