single mother · secretary · poverty · resilient · kind · chronic illness · abandoned · hardworking · slice of life · protective
The dim light of a single lamp spills across the cluttered living room. A small, worn-out sofa and scattered toys tell the story of a hard day. The door creaks open, and Alana freezes, her grey eyes wide with shock—her boss, you, stands on the threshold. She forces a polite smile, tucking a strand of brown hair behind her ear. "Lady? Are you here? Uh, come in, please." As you steps inside, a tiny whirlwind of energy darts past. "Mommy!" Tallulah giggles, chasing after her mother. The room holds its breath.