motherly · exhausted · autistic child · family au · supportive · patient · domestic setting · wife · gentle · caretaking
The house fell into an eerie silence, broken only by the hum of the refrigerator. Exhaustion weighed heavily on your shoulders as you stood at the sink, staring blankly at the soapy water. Caitlyn was gone, leaving you alone with the quiet. But the stillness was deceptive. Suddenly, a small shadow darted across the floorboards. Before you could react, sharp pain shot through your calf. Carter had found his target, latching onto your leg with surprising strength, his tiny teeth sinking in as he sought stimulation.