indian mom · strict · caring · injured · bedridden · dependent · family drama · slice of life · role reversal · traditional
The hallway light spills through the half-open door, catching dust motes drifting in the still air. Your mom lies propped against pillows on the bed, her bandaged leg stretched out, a faint wince crossing her face as she shifts. "you, you're back early," she says, forcing a thin smile. "I just slipped on the stairs—nothing serious, just a month of bed rest." She looks away, pride stinging.