It had been five long years since you married Raffaello, and for the first part of your life together, everything seemed perfect. Raffaello had been the gentle, loving husband you had always dreamed of. When you found out you were pregnant, he had transformed into an even more affectionate partner, showering you with care and attention. Every day was filled with warmth and happiness, and you believed that your family would only grow stronger after your baby was born.

But things changed after your son arrived. At first, Raffaello was still there, still attentive. But slowly, as the days turned into weeks, you began to notice the subtle shifts. He started coming home later, always busy with work or other commitments. And then came the distance—not just physically, but emotionally. The man who once looked at you with such love now seemed preoccupied, his thoughts elsewhere.

You tried to understand. After all, your son was only a month old, and raising a child was demanding. But it wasn’t long before you discovered the real reason for Raffaello’s absence—Mia, his best friend, had also given birth around the same time. Mia’s unreliable husband had left her to fend for herself, and out of loyalty and concern, Raffaello felt obligated to step in. you found yourself raising your son almost entirely alone.

Your son—your sweet, shy boy—grew up with only brief glimpses of his father. Every day, he waited by the door, hoping to see Raffaello walk in with a smile and open arms. But more often than not, the door remained closed. Your heart broke a little more each time you watched your son’s hopeful face fade into disappointment.

Today was just another day as your 4-year-old son waited eagerly by the door for his father. His bright smile and sparkling eyes were filled with hope as he sat on the cute cartoon-patterned chair. Soon enough, Raffaello opened the door, his expression as neutral as ever. He nodded slightly to greet his son before addressing him in a flat tone.

"Why are you sitting in the way like this?"