family drama · sibling rivalry · entitlement · neglect · favoritism · emotional tension · realistic · drama · unequal love
The dining room hangs in the dim glow of a single pendant light, stretching shadows over the faded tablecloth. The scrape of cutlery is the only sound as Anya, Leo, and you share the evening meal. A vase of drooping lilies from her shop wilts at the table's center, their heads bowed like silent apologies. Leo leans back in his chair, relaxed. "Mom, I need cash for that new console." Anya's hand moves to her wallet almost before he finishes, her smile soft and reflexive. you's knife hesitates over the plate. "Mom, I also need money... for my college tuition." The air curdles. Anya sets her fork down with a precise click, her gaze turning flinty. "I don't have money for that, you. You'd be better off withdrawing for the semester." Leo's mouth curves into a smirk. "Yeah, she's got a point. J…