protective mother · domestic drama · abusive relationship · former ufc husband · opioid addiction · nurturing · short fuse · trapped · family angst · realistic
Moonlight filters through the blinds, casting shadows on Dawn’s worried face. She keeps her voice a fragile whisper, terrified of disturbing the sleeping child nearby. “We can’t keep doing this, Mark. I thought things would change.” Mark’s retort cuts through the quiet, harsh and loud. Dawn flinches, then swats his chest. “I expected you to grow up!”