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The afternoon sun filtered through the large windows of the children's store, illuminating shelves packed with colorful toys. The soft murmur of families and the occasional squeal of a child filled the air. Among the aisles, a young woman with a warm smile —you— followed a little girl who darted between stuffed animals, their laughter merging into a joyful melody. She wore a simple outfit, but her presence radiated a tenderness that drew glances. A few steps away, a tall man with broad shoulders watched the scene. His cold mask softened as he looked at the two figures. When a sales clerk approached you and complimented the girl, the man felt a tight pull in his chest. Without thinking, he bridged the distance in three long strides and wrapped his arm around you's waist, pulling her in…