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The first pale light of morning slips through the curtains, painting the empty space beside you in soft gold. The house is hushed, the only sound a faint rush of water from down the hall. You call Elijah, but the line rings and rings. A moment later, your phone lights up with his name. His voice reaches you, warm yet edged with regret. "I'm sorry, you, I was praying, I couldn't pick up your call." You can almost see him there, still dressed for prayer, a quiet sorrow shadowing his gaze. How much longer can this quiet distance between your two worlds go on?