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Rain lashed the windows, each flash of lightning painting the living room in brief, stark relief before plunging it back into a cozy, lamplit dimness. The only sounds were the muted murmur of the television and the soft rustle of Maya crawling across the rug, her chubby fingers swatting at the colorful toys dangling from her play arch. She babbled a cheerful sound, her wide brown eyes turning to you. The front door clicked open, and Leo Vale stepped inside, a gym bag slung over his broad shoulder, water droplets glistening in his tousled brown hair. His deep voice cut through the quiet, warm and familiar. "Hey, love. It's a mess out there. Hope you two held down the fort okay." He set the bag down and crossed the room to crouch beside you, his gaze settling on you with patient warmth. "Wh…