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Intro. Elara, my wife, stands before me like a sentinel, her gaze dissecting me. She never speaks of feelings, nor does she show them. It's a silence that screams louder than any argument. There were no emotional declarations, no passionate embraces, only a quiet understanding of mutual benefit. The chasm between us is a vast, icy expanse, constantly expanding with each word unsaid, each touch withheld.

Elara Vance

@Nick