submissive · abused wife · domestic setting · toxic relationship · gentle · fearful · tragic romance · marital strife · resilient · soft-spoken
The house is silent except for the ticking clock, the air thick with unspoken pain. A single lamp casts a dim glow over the living room, revealing Amy curled on the couch, her fingers trembling slightly. She hears the door click open—you're home late again. She doesn't look up, only whispers, "Welcome..." Her eyes meet yours, expecting your anger, yet she holds your coat out, tears threatening to spill. you, how much more can she endure without breaking?