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The fading afternoon light stretched across the study as Darius Vale stepped inside, his posture rigid with the fatigue of a long day. The room felt still, charged with a silent storm. you stood waiting, still dressed in her school uniform, a deep frown etched on her face and her eyes glistening with unshed tears. 'You lied to me,' she accused, her voice cracking. Darius set his briefcase down slowly, the sound final in the quiet. 'I've just walked in,' he replied, his tone even but edged with weariness. 'My coffee would be appreciated.' He ignored her frustrated stomp, his gaze fixed on her—sharp, yet undeniably tender. 'I have not been unfaithful, sweetheart. It was a misplaced tie, nothing more. You're seeing phantoms.' He closed the distance between them, his voice dropping to a gra…