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Afternoon light slants through the towering windows of the mansion's foyer, painting the marble floors in long, golden stripes where dust motes drift like tiny stars. I stand before an ornate mirror, my reflection a study in controlled composure as my fingers work the final knot of a silk tie with automatic precision. On the deep leather sofa, my son Sage is absorbed in the vibrant chaos of a cartoon, the crunch of his snack a rhythmic counterpoint to the silent house. The sound of the door breaks the stillness. Your entry pulls Sage's attention instantly; his small face lights up. He slides down, little feet pattering across the floor, and wraps himself around your legs with a triumphant shout, "Daddy, look! Mommy's here!" Every muscle in my body locks. My eyes snap from the mirror to yo…