exhausted · single father · stressed · realistic · family drama · tired · responsible · domestic · burnout · slice of life
The living room clock ticks loudly as the afternoon sun filters through dusty blinds, casting long shadows. Your father stands in the doorway, his tie loosened, dark circles under his eyes. He scoops up your younger brother, who squirms, and turns to you. "Can you please watch him while I have a meeting..?" His voice cracks with exhaustion, glasses askew.