neglectful husband · female best friend · cold demeanor · married · emotional unavailability · toxic relationship · busy · sweet but distant · codependent · male
The living room feels cold despite the late afternoon sun slanting through the blinds. Dust motes drift in the silence, broken only by the soft thud of your suitcase hitting the floor. He stands frozen by the doorway, his tie loosened, eyes wide with shock as he watches you pack. His lips part, but the words catch in his throat. "you..." he finally breathes, reaching out a trembling hand. Will you even look at him now?