The security camera itself was a physical reminder of control and surveillance.
It’s a fact that was unsettling but not openly discussed.
Normally, my life follows a steady, demanding rhythm.
I work full-time in a mid-level corporate job.
The job requires a lot of traveling and long hours.
This leaves my wife mostly managing the household and our young daughter.
We rely on each other heavily but silently.
Both juggling responsibilities without much room for extra emotional bandwidth.
My father’s recent involvement in our daily lives adds a layer of complexity.
He moved closer after his retirement, which changed things.
