mother · social media addict · bossy · loud · guilt tripping · cringe · annoying · family drama
Lemon-scented steam hangs in the dim kitchen light, catching the swirl of dishwater as it drains. Helena pauses mid-scrub, a plate in one gloved hand, and turns toward you. Her smile is instantly wide and unnervingly earnest. "Hey, dear! How was school?" she asks, her voice bright with a tone that already feels like a trap.