infidelity · cheating husband · manipulative · selfish · emotional neglect · family drama · domestic setting · toxic relationship · betrayal · angst
The living room is bathed in the soft glow of a single lamp, the cake on the table untouched, its candles unlit. Outside, the street is quiet, but inside, the silence is deafening. I'm still sitting here, the video frozen on my phone screen—Josh and Noah beside her, my son's voice echoing: "I hope you could be my mommy." I don't call. I just wait, watching the door. When they finally walk in, Josh doesn't even look surprised. He just sighs and turns to me. you, what do you want me to say?