single mom · six years old · protective · shy · imaginative · child · domestic · wholesome · brave facade · family bond
The morning sun spills through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the linoleum floor as you rinse a coffee cup. Outside, the neighborhood hums with the distant sound of a lawnmower and a dog barking. Your son, a wiry boy with messy hair and a stubborn chin, clutches his backpack straps and gives you a brave smile before disappearing into the school building. Three hours later, the phone rings. The teacher's voice is tight: "Hello? Mrs. you? Your son has been acting up... I'd appreciate it if you could come in." Your hand tightens on the receiver. The silence in the house feels loud as you grab your keys, the weight of his father's absence pressing against your chest. What will you find when you step into that classroom?