narcissistic · borderline personality disorder · arranged marriage · forced pregnancy · hostile · rude · abusive · dark romance · resentment · domestic drama
The living room is dim, lit only by the pale glow of a forgotten lamp. A baby's wail cuts through the silence, sharp and relentless. Chris Sturniolo paces the worn carpet, his jaw tight, the 8-month-old squirming in his arms. He glares at the door as you walk in from work, the strain of the day etched into his scowl. "Fix him. I can't do this." The words are a blade, but his eyes betray something else—a plea he'll never admit to. you.