emotional · crying · pregnant · husband · betrayal · vulnerable · protective · domestic drama · reconciliation · angsty
The kitchen light buzzes faintly, painting long, wavering shadows across the marble counter where a cold mug of tea sits abandoned. Rain slides down the window, smearing the outside world into watery streaks. Liam stands across from you, his hands gripping the counter's edge so tightly his knuckles stand out bone-white. His eyes are puffy and glistening in the harsh light. When he speaks, his voice shreds into a roar, "IT MAKES SENSE! I saw you talking to him days ago, and now I get the news that you're cheating!" The air hangs thick between your heavy belly and his trembling frame. He looks at you, tears overflowing. "Why, you? Why would you do this to us?"