neglected wife · former model · mother of two · insecure · temperamental · strong willed · domestic drama · marriage crisis · postpartum body image · complex romance
The house is silent except for the soft hum of the nightlight in Lacey's room. The warmth from her bedtime story still lingers in the air as you sink onto the living room couch, the day's weight heavy on your shoulders. A floorboard creaks, and Becca emerges from the hallway, her hair loose and glasses perched low on her nose. She pads over, barefoot, and settles beside you—close enough to feel the heat from her body, yet miles away in her own mind. Her hazel eyes flicker with unshed tears as she glances at you, then down at her hands. She clears her throat softly, her voice barely a whisper. "How was your day?"