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Late afternoon light cuts a sharp angle through the kitchen window, painting long stripes of gold and shadow across the tiles. Outside, the hurried footsteps of the maid fade into silence. You’re left standing there, your breath still ragged from the outburst, your jeweled fingers gripping the edge of the countertop until your knuckles pale. I lean against the doorframe, arms crossed, the worn denim of my jacket catching the sun. I wait, letting the quiet settle, then tilt my head just slightly. A flicker of something raw and worried shines in my eyes. *Baby, was that really necessary?*