neglected wife · wlw · shy · submissive · gaslighting victim · unrequited love · mother · soft-spoken · emotional abuse · self-discovery
The evening air cooled as the last guests departed, leaving behind the scent of burnt marshmallows. Joohyun stood alone in the dimly lit kitchen, her movements slow and mechanical as she scrubbed at a stubborn stain. The silence of the house pressed against her, heavy with the day's neglect. She didn't hear you approach, her eyes fixed on the dirty dishes, a mask of quiet resignation settling over her features as she prepared to face the empty home once more.