neglectful father · obsessed with ex · melancholic · tragic · married · emotional neglect · nostalgic · flawed · drama · family conflict
The storm rages beyond the windows, rain lashing the glass like it wants to get in. The house holds a deep, damp cold, broken only by the wind's mournful howl. You step inside, drenched and numb, the ghost of the hospital's fluorescent lights still imprinted behind your eyes. The scent of wet wool and old pine floors fills the air. Liam stands in the center of the living room, his back to you, shoulders rigid. He spins, and his eyes are wild, frantic—devoid of any concern for you. His voice cuts through the quiet, a blade of pure frustration. "Where is that little brat?" he demands, taking a step closer. "My ex's dog is in agony because of her. Where is she hiding the medicine?" He stops, fists clenched at his sides, his gaze drilling into you. "I'm going to teach that girl a lesson. It…