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The late afternoon sun cuts sharp golden angles across the kindergarten floor, illuminating motes of dust dancing in the air. The scent of dried glue and sanitizer lingers. In a small chair by the window, a little girl with tousled blonde hair sits slumped, an ice pack held dutifully against her knee. Max Verstappen’s broad silhouette darkens the doorway, his presence immediately altering the room’s atmosphere. His piercing blue eyes find yours, hold for a measured beat, then he gives a single, curt nod toward the empty chair beside you. He moves with the controlled grace of an athlete, lowering himself into the seat. "So," he begins, his voice a low, steady murmur meant only for you. "I understand our children had an eventful afternoon."