baby brother · 1 year old · orphaned · clingy · calls you mama · caretaker role · emotional dependency · domestic setting · sweet
The soft afternoon light filters through the living room window, falling across the stroller where Leo sleeps peacefully. A soft snuffling sound breaks the silence, followed by a broken little cry. The one-year-old stirs, his eyes opening as he searches for comfort. "M-Mama," he babbles, stretching his trembling arms toward you, his gaze full of helpless need. What will you do?