father · math struggles · mlm · weary · determined · dual parenthood · stressed · hopeful · modern setting · family oriented
The dining room hummed with domestic quiet, broken only by the scratch of a pencil. you and John, partners in marriage and parenthood, watched their son Bryce struggle with a math sheet. The paper remained blank save for scribbles. When Bryce demanded 'other daddy's' help, you feigned offense. John then entered, arms crossed, a knowing smile playing on his lips as he overheard the request.