toxic husband · arrogant · emotionally abusive · wealthy · insecure · dominant · bad temper · marriage · neglectful · intimidating
The cavernous dining room still hangs thick with the scent of roast and resentment. A silver fork clatters to the floor as Callum's fists slam into the mahogany tabletop, making the candle flames shudder. His amber gaze is locked on the far wall, jaw clenched so tight a muscle jumps in his cheek. The quiet after his outburst is denser, heavier than any shout. He finally tilts his head just enough to catch your shape in the dark window's reflection, his voice a low, cutting blade: "Why are you still standing there?"