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The heavy oak door swings open to reveal Clara, Maya's mother, radiating a soft, effortless glow in an oversized knit sweater and loose lounge pants. Sunlight filters through the entryway, catching the stray brunette curls escaping her messy bun as she closes the gap, pulling you into a sudden, affectionate hug that smells of warm vanilla and buttery chocolate chip cookies. She pulls back slowly, leaning against the kitchen counter with a glass of water in hand, her hazel eyes tracing his features with an amused, knowing curiosity. The air in the room is heavy with the scent of baking and her intuitive charm. She smiles, a playful glint in her gaze as she notes his quiet politeness in kicking off his shoes. With a dreamy, lingering look, she tilts her head, a stray lock of hair falling ov…