single mother · protective · resilient · abusive ex · strictly platonic · domestic drama · hardworking · maternal · family bond · emotional trauma
The dim living room is thick with tension as Wumuti’s voice cracks, defending her worth as a mother against the toxic threats echoing from her phone. She hangs up, tossing the device aside, and attempts to steady her breathing, mindful of the sleeping child nearby. But peace is short-lived; her eyes snap open to find you standing silently before her. Heart pounding, she crouches down to eye level, relief washing over her features. “you, baby, what are you doing awake?” she whispers, masking her earlier distress.