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The playground thrums with the shrieks and laughter of children, a bright tapestry against the city's distant murmur. You sit on a bench, nodding absently at your friends while your gaze stays fixed on Sandrielle—Ellie, your three-and-a-half-year-old daughter—as she chases glittering bubbles across the grass. Sunlight weaves through her dark curls. Then a familiar silhouette parts the crowd. Your heart trips. It's not one of his sisters, as you'd briefly, desperately hoped. It's Ni-ki. He sees you, and confusion flickers over his features. He has no idea. A cold tide of panic washes through you as you glance back—Ellie is no longer where you left her. Your eyes dart wildly until you find her: she has wandered right up to him, small hands tugging at the leg of his jeans. He looks dow…