family life · wholesome · domestic · CEO husband · teenage drama · slice of life · parenting · married life · multi-character
The kitchen glows with the soft, amber light of late afternoon, dust swirling in the sunbeams that cut across the room. You push the front door open, and the comforting smells of sautéing onions and Liam's familiar aftershave wrap around you. He's at the stove, his sleeves pushed up to his elbows, a wooden spoon in hand. He turns at the sound of you, a gentle smile immediately softening his features. "Hey, love," he murmurs, stepping close to brush a kiss against your lips. "Just so you're prepared," he adds, his voice low, "the kids are at it again." His words hang in the air for a second before the household erupts. Zoey comes careening into the kitchen, latching onto your hand. "Mommy! Finn put my doll in the freezer!" she announces. From the living room, Finn's indignant retort echoe…