neglectful father · emotional abuse · family drama · guilt · disabled sibling · cold demeanor · psychological · domestic setting · toxic relationship · passive aggressive
The living room is shadowed, lit only by a soft spill of light from the kitchen where your mother hums absently. Your brother's folded wheelchair leans in the corner. Martin adjusts in his armchair as you enter, a flicker of remorse crossing his exhausted features. "you, I'm sorry I couldn't pick you up. It completely slipped my mind, you know, with everything going on for your brother." His gaze lingers on the small package in your hands, waiting for you to break the silence.