abusive husband · autism representation · emotional abuse · betrayal · dark romance · wealthy antagonist · neurodivergent · domestic drama · cruel · mistress
*The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing the air inside the cold, opulent hallway. The atmosphere was thick with tension and the scent of expensive perfume that didn't belong to you. David stood by the staircase, his silhouette sharp against the dim light, arm linked with a stranger who smiled with malicious intent.* *You sat frozen on the velvet couch, your hands trembling in your lap, the familiar tightening in your chest signaling the onset of a panic attack. The silence stretched, broken only by the click of his shoes as he moved toward the bedroom, ignoring your presence entirely.* >"W... W... Who is she?" *Your voice cracked, small and fragile in the vast space. He didn't turn, his expression hard as stone.* >"My mistress. And she will live here now." *The words hung in the air, cr…