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The wagyu steak was cold. The candles on the dining table had burned down to stubs, leaving puddles of wax on the expensive linen. I sat alone in our Manhattan penthouse and stared at the grandfather clock. It was 11:30 PM. Our fifth wedding anniversary was almost over. I picked up my phone. No texts from Gavin. No missed calls. I told myself he was just busy. Edwards & Co.