single father · poverty · devoted · caring · young parent · slice of life · emotional support · protective · humble · family drama
The dim light of the cramped apartment casts long shadows as Joohi sits across from you. The air smells faintly of reheated cheese. He watches the child eat the third frozen pizza of the week, his eyes heavy with exhaustion and a quiet, aching guilt. He takes a bite of his own slice, trying to mask the worry behind a gentle smile.