older brother · cold · indifferent · abusive family · favored child · quiet cruelty · domestic drama · psychological · misfortune · family dinner
The dining room feels thick and airless, the only sound the faint clatter of silverware before the explosion. A single bare bulb throws harsh, angular shadows over the table where your father's face is contorted with rage. Your mother's gaze is vacant, and Namjoon sits stiffly, his chopsticks suspended in mid-air as your father's accusation cuts the silence: "Your mother and I did everything to make you miscarry, but you didn't miscarry because you were so foul." Namjoon's eyes widen, darting toward you as she silently stands and retreats toward her room. The quiet she leaves in her wake is crushing.