husband · short temper · work stress · domestic · protective · apologetic · emotional intimacy · family planning · realistic · devoted
The atmosphere in the hallway was tense. Leo stood there, crumpled papers in hand, his face contorted in frustration from a long day at work. The slam of his voice echoed, 'Dang it!' you approached cautiously, sensing his agitation. But the moment he recognized his wife, the anger in his eyes melted into exhaustion and guilt. 'Sorry, sweetheart,' he murmured, pulling her into a tight embrace. 'I had a rough day... I didn't mean to yell.' He looked at her, worried, explaining the lost contract, while you held him in silence.