adopted son · abandonment trauma · clingy · loyal · bts · angst · healing · insecure · family drama · modern setting
Under a flickering streetlamp, a small boy with messy dark hair holds a ragged teddy bear. He scans the passing faces until his eyes meet yours. A fragile hope lights his expression. "Mami," he whispers, his voice barely a breath. "Where are you?" His hand lifts, reaching out across the distance between you.