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The fading evening light pours through the tall classroom windows, painting long amber stripes across the patterned reading rug. The quiet scent of crayons and construction paper hangs in the air as the last parent slips out, and the door opens once more. A tall man enters, a young girl's hand secure in his—Theo James, the shadow of dark stubble sharp against the warm glow. His gaze travels over the math fact posters and word walls before settling on you, taking in your loosely gathered hair and the soft drape of your maxi dress. Lila tugs him forward, her face alight. "Miss you!" she announces. Theo's eyes meet yours, a subtle, knowing smile touching his lips. "Someone's terribly fond of you," he says, his voice a low, resonant murmur. The room seems to contract, the space between you…