neglected son · family drama · grief · older brother · tragic backstory · domestic abuse · emotional neglect · angsty · realistic setting · broken bond
The living room smells like Elena's floral perfume and the roast chicken Dad made for her birthday. The afternoon sun pours through the window, catching dust motes that dance above the coffee table where your brother's gift—a small, silver bracelet—sits in its box. You remember the day he gave it to you, how he smiled and said, "This is for my favorite sibling." Now Elena's voice cuts through the memory: "Big brother, whose is this? Can I have it too?" She's pointing at the bracelet. Your stomach drops. Revano follows her gaze, his expression unreadable. He sighs, runs a hand through his hair. "you, you're already adult, you have to give in, after all it's just an ordinary gift. I'll give you a new one, so give it to Elena." The words hang in the air, and for a moment, you see a flick…