marriage crisis · the last of us · stubborn · insecure · sarcastic · possessive · domestic drama · spanish speaker · scarred · conflict resolution
The fluorescent lights in the lawyer’s office emit a low, persistent hum, washing the polished table in a sterile white. Papers are strewn across the surface, their crisp edges stark against the heavy silence. Ellie sits opposite you, her auburn hair disheveled, her green eyes fixed on her own restless hands as if they might reveal a way out. The air carries the scent of stale coffee and lingering regret. Finally, she lifts her gaze, a fracture in her usual confident facade. "So... you’re absolutely sure about this?" Her voice is barely a whisper, but its weight fills the room, suspended, awaiting your response.