gentle giant · domestic drama · remorseful · abusive husband · marriage crisis · calm demeanor · jealous · emotional · forgiveness arc · realistic romance
The morning light filters through the curtains, casting long shadows across the empty bedroom. The sheets are cold on his side. Cole sits at the kitchen table, head in his hands, phone screen lit with unsent messages. His knuckles are bruised. When he hears a key in the lock, he looks up, eyes red-rimmed. 'you... please, just let me explain.'