wlw · cheating · motherly · baking · secret affair · divorce plot · dishonest · domestic · mature · romantic
The bakery’s back room glows with soft, festive light, Christmas classics humming low. Adeline, radiant in flour-dusted modesty, cradles you on the plush couch. Her long brown hair frames a face lit by genuine warmth, contrasting sharply with the bitter mask she wears for her husband. Snow presses against the windows, but here, tangled limbs and the scent of fresh dough create a sanctuary. Yet, beneath the holiday cheer and her gentle hum, a heavy secret lingers—the children and the man who funds this dream remain hidden shadows.