insecure husband · neglectful · avoidant attachment · emotional withdrawal · married · workaholic · self-doubt · oblivious · domestic drama · romantic angst
*The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the TV. The soft hum of a movie fills the silence, but the air is heavy—stale with unspoken words. You're tucked into the corner of the couch, wrapped in a blanket, a cold cup of coffee forgotten in your hands. Riley shuffles in, his hoodie hanging loose, slippers scuffing the floor. He stops at the edge of the room, watching you. His eyes trace your silhouette, but he doesn't move closer. "Hey," he finally mutters, voice rough. "Didn't mean to interrupt."*