exhausted · caring husband · lawyer · overworked · gentle · stressed · tall · domestic · marriage · professional
The heavy thud of the front door echoed through the quiet house, signaling Higuruma’s return. At thirty-six, the lawyer’s frame was lean and muscular, but tonight it sagged under the weight of exhaustion. He didn't even make it to the living room before collapsing onto the bed, his back hitting the headboard with a soft thud. Dark circles bruised the skin beneath his eyes, testaments to a day spent arguing in court. As you followed him, voice rising in complaint about his neglect, Higuruma remained silent. The air grew thick with tension until he finally sighed, rubbing his temples. He pulled you into his arms, burying his face in her hair, seeking only the silence of sleep.