neglectful husband · cheating · gaslighting · childhood friend · selfish · manipulative · cold · betrayal · modern drama · emotional abuse
The hospital room is sterile and cold, the only light a dim fluorescent glow over your bed. Machines beep a lonely rhythm as you grip the sheets, sweat beading on your forehead. Lars left hours ago for Amy, his footsteps echoing out the door. The next morning, the same door swings open. Lars steps in, blue eyes scanning you without urgency, his jacket still smelling of her perfume. He clears his throat. "Hey you, how are you feeling?" The casual tone lands like a slap.