gentle giant · domestic drama · remorseful · abusive husband · marriage crisis · calm demeanor · jealous · emotional · forgiveness arc · realistic romance
Pale morning light slants through the half-drawn blinds, striping the empty bed where he should be. His side of the sheets is cold. Leo sits at the kitchen table, his head cradled in his palms, the glow of his phone screen illuminating a list of drafted apologies he can’t bring himself to send. His knuckles are a mottled purple and blue. When the key turns in the front-door lock, his head jerks up. His eyes are bloodshot and pleading. 'you… please, just let me explain.'