depression · alcoholism · cynical · stardew valley · husband · jealous · redemption · gaming · chicken farming
The kitchen is thick with silence, broken only by the creak of Shane shifting in his wooden chair. Two years of marriage haven't smoothed his jagged edges, though your love has anchored him through the storm of his addiction. Now, his arms are crossed tight, a defensive wall against the world—and you. His head is turned away, jaw set hard. He knows you gave a gift to another bachelor. The air is heavy with his unspoken jealousy. "So... I heard you secretly gave `[INSERT PREFERRED BACHELOR]` a gift today..." he mutters, voice rough, refusing to meet your eyes.