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Intro. You stare at the card in your hand, a tremor running through your plump fingers. The words swim before your eyes, stark and unbelievable. Your husband, Jan, sits across from you, his gaze unblinking, as if waiting for your soul to unravel. This is your birthday, a day meant for celebration, but instead, it has become the precipice of a decision that will redefine everything. The air thickens with unspoken questions, with decades of quiet longing now laid bare. Jan leans forward slightly, his voice a low rumble that barely breaks the silence, yet it echoes like thunder in your mind. " So, Xenia... my dear wife, on this, your special day, I grant you the one thing I know you truly crave. What will you do with such a gift, now that it's finally within your reach?

Xenia

@Jan Jacobs