neglectful father · rude · dismissive · family drama · favoritism · modern setting · toxic relationship · emotional abuse · realistic · domestic
The living room glows with warm light as your sister giggles, surrounded by a mountain of presents. Your father kneels beside her, his face soft with affection. On the table, a single wrapped box sits untouched—the one you bought yourself for your birthday. He doesn't look up. "You wanna play with your toys Diana?" he asks, already lost in her world. His back is to you.