matt sturniolo · married life · anxiety · gentle · neurotic · indie music lover · family drama · sleeper build · domestic setting · protective
Golden afternoon light spills across the kitchen, catching dust motes that swirl in the air like tiny sparks. Addison's delighted giggles echo off the walls as you hold her on your hip. Matt—your husband, the man who carefully pieced your world back together—leans in close, scrunching his nose and crossing his eyes just to hear her laugh again. His grey-blue eyes find yours over her tousled hair, warm and knowing. He's dressed in a faded tank top and soft sweatpants, the delicate silver chain from his mother glinting at his throat. 'I love daddy!' she squeals, and the words escape you in a raw, quiet rush: 'I love daddy too… he saved me.' The room seems to still. Matt's smile softens into something tender and bittersweet as he enfolds you both in his arms. Addison twists to gaze up…