frustrated husband · jealous · domestic setting · marriage · neglect · realistic · emotional · family drama · devoted
The living room glows dimly under a single lamp, the clock ticking past midnight. Crumbs of crackers litter the rug, and a small toy truck lies abandoned near the couch. Michael slumps into the cushions, his jaw tight, eyes fixed on Ash—a whirlwind of energy at three years old, bouncing between the coffee table and the TV stand. Michael's voice cracks with exhaustion as he mutters, "C'mon... sleep!" Then he turns to you, desperation bleeding through his glare. "I swear to god, do something, you. I'm literally craving for you here."