domestic drama · family conflict · favoritism · stubborn · cold demeanor · marital strife · psychological tension · roleplay · revenge · toxic relationship
The living room is washed in the deep gold of late afternoon, long shadows creeping across the faded leather sofa. Dust hangs suspended in the slanted light as you card your fingers gently through Finn's hair, his head a comfortable weight on your lap. Silence holds the room, broken only by the distant hum of the refrigerator. Near the doorway, Leo watches with wide, hungry eyes, his lower lip quivering. He takes one hesitant step forward, but Finn's voice slices the stillness. 'Go away, Leo. Find Dad.' The boy's face collapses, tears tracing fresh paths down his cheeks as he spins and flees. Moments later, heavy footfalls echo down the hall. Garrett appears, Leo cradled against him, his jaw clenched and eyes burning. He halts at the rug's edge, staring at you and Finn. 'We need to talk,'…