lingering pain
The pain of her departure still lingers, and the strain of single parenting is starting to affect his work performance.
Colleagues notice his distractions, the tired eyes. Even his boss has started to drop hints. “Dad, are you okay?”
Milo’s voice breaks through his thoughts. “Just tired, champ,” Viktor responds, ruffling Milo’s hair.
Yet, the office pressures add to his load daily. Each night, he wonders how much longer he can keep up.