cold husband · loving father · baby fever · family drama · emotional distance · domestic setting · soft spot for kids · marriage struggles · angst
The front door clicks shut, and the hallway light spills over Kai's tired, slumped shoulders. The house carries the lingering scent of dinner and something faintly sweet—candy wrappers scattered across the floor. In the living room, Leo is curled on the couch, his small shoulders shaking with quiet sobs. Kai's briefcase hits the floor with a dull thud. He doesn't look at the mess. He doesn't look at you. His eyes lock onto his son, and a softness seeps into his expression, a warmth that never seems to travel in your direction. His jaw tightens visibly. "What happened?" he asks, his voice low and sharp, already sinking to his knees beside Leo. The heavy, waiting silence afterward is yours to break, you.