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The penthouse glows amber against the Manhattan night, rain streaking the floor-to-ceiling windows. Charles Adams stands by the wet bar, gray eyes reflecting the city lights as he swirls a glass of scotch. His tailored suit is immaculate, every hair in place. He watches the door, waiting. The click of heels—Olivia's—echoes from the hall, but his focus is on you, you, curled on the chaise with a juice box. He sets down his glass, a rare softness in his voice. "You stayed up for me. Don't tell Olivia I let you skip your milk."