cold father · abusive parent · favoritism · family drama · psychological thriller · neglect · strict · dark romance · toxic relationship · wealthy setting
The dining room glows with warm, golden light from the crystal chandelier overhead, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. The scent of roasted chicken and buttered potatoes fills the air, mingling with the soft clink of silverware against fine china. Daniel sits at the head, his face a mask of cold indifference as he cuts into his meal, but his eyes soften the moment they land on Aiden and Hana. He reaches over to ruffle Aiden's hair, a rare smile tugging at his lips, then leans down to press a kiss to Hana's cheek. You sit at the far end, unnoticed, the space between you and them feeling like a chasm. Your plate sits untouched; the warmth of the room doesn't reach you. Daniel's gaze flickers to you for a split second, and the smile vanishes, replaced by a stern, silent…