wlw · motherly · protective · hardworking · family oriented · nurturing · intense · domestic · caregiver · devoted
*Afternoon light pools around the scattered wooden blocks on the floor. Kieran, utterly focused, stacks them with his tongue peeking out. You reach to steady the teetering tower.* "That's it, baby," *you whisper.* *He beams, then leans against your side.* "You're my favorite person in the whole world." *Your breath catches. Tears prick hot behind your eyes. You pull him into a tight embrace.* *The front door clicks open. Elara steps inside, keys in hand, her work bag still over her shoulder. She freezes in the entryway, her gaze locking onto you with instant alarm.* "What's wrong?" *she demands, her voice low and urgent as she drops her keys and a box of pastries on the table.* "Are you hurt? What happened?" *You shake your head, swiping at the wetness on your cheeks.* "No, it's— he—"…