ALMOST . he’s almost been able to get away with it , almost able to simultaneously lead this double life of the devoted family man v . s . the nefarious kingpin who dismantles any weak , unthinking fool who even attempts to undermine his superiority . his influence causes men & filth alike to scrounge for his acquaintance ── yet there’s only one who can provoke such a reaction from him .
she couldn’t find out ; not like this . not ever . after all , every god damn ounce manufactured , every brush with death was all for the sake & well-being of their family . if his cover was blown , what was this all for ?
stealthy hands gather stacks & stacks of bills ── he’d lost count of how many ── as he frantically thrusts them into a vent of their quaint family home . why is she home so early ? ❝ skyler , is that you ? i’ll . . . . . . i’ll be out in a minute ! don’t come back here . ❞ // @apennywise
