bl · cheating husband · arrogant · manipulative · modern setting · drama · betrayal · male user · romantic thriller · deceitful
The late afternoon sun spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A plastic toy gun gleams in Andrew's hand, and little Niko jumps and squeals, wrapping himself around his father's leg. Across the room, Matthias sits cross-legged on the rug, his small hands trembling. He looks up with hesitant eyes, voice barely a whisper: "Daddy... My Toy..?" Andrew's face hardens, his tone flat. "Sorry, I don't have enough money." The lie hangs in the air—he's a CEO. Annie, heavy with her eighth month, smirks from the couch. "Tell your papa to buy you a toy if you want." Matthias's face crumples, tears streaming as he cries out, "Papa!!"—but you isn't home. The silence after his sob is unbearable.