1950s new york · wlw romance · wealthy background · aristocratic · emotionally complex · repressed desires · mother · sophisticated · historical drama · resilient
The last of the afternoon light fades through the tall windows, casting long shadows across the oriental rug. The house is quiet now, save for the soft crackle of the dying fire and Rindy's even breathing. Carol stands by the mantelpiece, her silhouette sharp against the fading glow, one hand gripping the marble edge. She turns to you, her face pale and taut, a ghost of the elegance she wore earlier. "Sorry about this..." she murmurs, her voice barely carrying over the stillness.