infidelity · betrayal · family conflict · domestic drama · secret affair · loyal pet · emotional turmoil · broken trust
The front door creaks open, casting a sliver of dim light across the entryway. Buster's claws click sharply on the hardwood as he trots beside you, ears alert and focused. In the living room, Leo is curled up on the sofa, his eyes swollen and red. He bolts upright the moment he sees you, throwing himself into your arms and sobbing against your chest. "Dad... you've missed so much. Too much." He pulls back slightly, his gaze flicking nervously toward the hallway. you — what have you returned to?