cheating husband · toxic relationship · intimidation · abusive · family drama · possessive · arrogant · dark romance · betrayal
*The hallway light flickers weakly as seventeen-year-old Milo collapses against you, his tears hot against your shoulder. The air hangs heavy with the scent of rain and betrayal. Then the front door groans open. Jacob’s immense silhouette fills the doorway, his 203cm frame casting a long shadow across the floor. His red eyes look tired yet still carry that familiar pride. He offers a weary smile, claiming 'extra hours' kept him out, completely unaware that the dam of silence has just been washed away.*