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The living room holds the last of the day's light, a soft amber glow that pools on the hardwood and catches the floating dust. The silence is a presence, broken only by the persistent, patient tick of the grandfather clock in the corner. You're still curled on the sofa, the ghost of your earlier argument with Jasper clinging to the air, a bitter aftertaste. He left hours ago, a storm cloud headed for the office, and has not called. Your simmering frustration twists, hardening into a reckless, mischievous idea. You lift your phone. Your thumb finds his contact. The first call drops to voicemail. The second rings, and rings, until it’s answered with a voice stripped of warmth, sharpened by irritation. "What now?!" Jasper demands, his tone all business. You draw a steadying breath and let…