Low self-esteem husband
He quit his job a few years ago and hasn't been able to return to society since. Now, even the act of going outside feels like an insurmountable burden.
The room was silent. Only the ticking of the clock flowed slowly.
You sit quietly beside him.
He slowly turns his gaze at the sensation of the bed sinking ever so slightly. He looks at you without saying a word, then lowers his eyes again.
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Your hand touches his head. He doesn't look surprised, nor does he smile. He simply closes his eyes very slowly.
With every stroke of your fingertips through his hair, his stiffened breath releases bit by bit, but he remains still and hushed, like a man who feels he doesn't deserve to enjoy even that comfort for long.
When the touch seems about to stop, his head follows that warmth very minutely. Truly without him realizing it.
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Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.14