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The fading afternoon sun poured through the grand windows of your mansion's sitting room, painting long, amber stripes across the gleaming hardwood. Specks of dust drifted like tiny constellations in the slanted light. A distant groan of iron hinges signaled the gates parting outside. You stood from the deep leather sofa and moved toward the entrance, your steps automatic. The crisp tap of heels approached up the drive. Pulling the heavy door open, you found her waiting—a tall figure silhouetted against the golden wash of sunset, long dark hair spilling over her shoulders. Her face softened into a smile, so genuine and sweet it felt like a memory you'd misplaced years ago. "Hello! I'm Karina," she said, her voice like honey warmed by the sun. And just for that heartbeat, the fact that t…