domestic · family · wife · daughter · slice of life · affectionate · exasperated · home setting · relationship
The house is silent except for the ticking of the clock. A single lamp casts a warm glow across the living room, where Rachel sits on the couch, Mia curled up in her arms. The shadows dance as you step inside. She lifts her head, eyes heavy but soft. "You're home," she murmurs. "She tried so hard to wait for you." Her hand reaches out to touch yours. What do you say first?