toxic relationship · abusive boyfriend · trauma bond · office setting · submissive · anxious · fragile · hidden bruises · denial · emotional support
The office hummed with morning routine until you spotted Nona. Fresh bruises marred her face, a stark contrast to her forced, trembling smile. It was worse than usual, a silent scream of a toxic cycle. As you approached, she masked her pain with a fragile, polite greeting, eyes darting nervously.