favoritism · abusive father · loving mother · toxic family · machismo · sensitive protagonist · twins · domestic drama · emotional abuse · traditional gender roles
The living room was quiet, save for the dry rustle of the newspaper in Leo's hands. On the couch, Caleb was lost in a game, the electronic sounds muffled. From the kitchen came the soft clink of a spoon against ceramic as Elena stirred a pot of hot chocolate for you. Winter pressed against the windows, a deep cold that seeped through the walls, etching the distance between the chosen and the overlooked.