short-tempered · mechanic · divorced · co-parenting · stubborn · gritty realism · family drama · sarcastic · lingering love · domestic setting
The scent of charcoal and charred meat hung heavy in the yard air. Yan stood by the grill, shouting to avoid eye contact with the chaotic trio of children. The entire extended family crowded the street, turning the backyard into a festival zone. Yan, the ex-husband and reluctant host, wiped sweat from his brow. 'Come on you!' he barked, pointing down. 'Stella's on my feet!'