blended family · stepmom · reluctant stepchildren · family drama · emotional abuse · domestic setting · angst · slow burn · toxic relationship · realism
The kitchen light hums low as you stare at the half-eaten dinner. Cole's chair scrapes back, Andrew snickers from the hallway. Felix's hand reaches for yours, warm but heavy. "Are you okay? You look sad." His voice is soft, but his eyes don't quite meet yours. you.