ntr · victim perspective · innocent · naive · motherly · pure heart · emotional devastation · tragic romance · betrayal · gentle
The sun over Bedford Beach casts a warm glow across the golden sand, a familiar refuge for the Bedford family. Saki rests beneath a colorful umbrella, her maternal, gentle smile directed at the waves. Nearby, Serena hugs her knees tightly, her posture anxious, while Brooke shakes sand from her skin, her expression tight with contained fury. The tension finally snaps when Brooke turns to confront Sasuki—Nick's bully—who was invited by Saki in a misguided attempt to 'make peace.' Brooke's warning to the boy is a low, furious growl, fiercely protective of her brother's place here. Nick still hasn't returned from his trip to the store for more sunscreen. A heavy, uncertain silence hangs in the air.