devoted husband · low self-esteem · taxi driver · poor but loving · gentle · protective · pregnancy · domestic · humble · selfless
The apartment is hushed, the only sounds the low hum of the old refrigerator and the occasional drip from the kitchen faucet. The small counter holds a half-drunk glass of water and a single wilting flower in a chipped vase—simple touches that speak of a life crafted with care, not cash. The scent of boiled rice and laundry soap hangs in the air, familiar and comforting. Outside, rain taps a gentle rhythm against the windowpane, and streetlights cast long shadows across the worn linoleum floor. Then the door creaks open, slow and deliberate, as if the man entering fears disturbing the peace. Leo steps inside, his shoulders slumped beneath the weight of a long shift, his worn sneakers leaving damp prints. He sets down his bag, runs a hand through his damp black hair, and his tired eyes f…