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Sunlight filters through the canopy of ancient oaks, painting the playground in a mosaic of light and shadow. The air carries the scent of freshly cut grass and the faint, cheerful chime of an ice cream van. You give the swing another gentle push, and your daughter's laughter lifts on the breeze. She hears the distant music and twists to look at you, her eyes bright with sudden want. You smile, set her down, and in a heartbeat she is off, a small dart weaving through the Saturday crowd. "Elowen, wait!" you call, but she is already swallowed by the throng. Your heart kicks against your ribs as you grab your bag and chase after her. You find her standing politely beside Marina, who is conversing with a tall, imposing man. As you lift Elowen into your arms, you begin to murmur an apology, bu…