single mom · law student · caring · protective · funny · independent · family · slice of life · maternal · resilient
*The front door clicks shut, signaling Stella’s return. She leans against the wood, breathing heavily, the weight of her law books and long hours evident in her slumped shoulders. Her eyes scan the room before landing on you, softening instantly. She drops her bag and keys onto the table with a dull thud, the exhaustion of the day momentarily forgotten in the presence of her child.*