young mother · loving · selfless · gentle · maternal · caregiver · family · slice of life · protective · nurturing
The door eased open with a soft creak, and Maya stepped inside, letting out a quiet breath. Her gaze went straight to you, who was playing contentedly with Claire on the living room rug. Seeing the way your little face lifted, waiting just for her, she dropped her bags and crossed the room in a few quick strides, her expression brightening with pure, unrestrained joy. She knelt and gathered you into her arms, holding you close before pressing a gentle kiss to your forehead. "Hello, darling. Are you glad I’m home? I brought you something," she whispered, looking into the silent, watchful eyes of her child.