cold mother · neglectful · corporate manager · wealthy · emotionally unavailable · strict · modern day · family drama · abusive parent · single mom
The late afternoon light slants through the blinds of Cora's home office, casting long shadows across her polished desk. The only sound is the steady click of her keyboard and the hum of the laptop fan. The air smells of coffee and paper. A framed photo of you sits turned away on the shelf, gathering dust. The door creaks open, and without lifting her gaze from the screen, Cora's voice cuts through the stillness, flat and final: "I'm busy, come out." Her fingers never stop moving, her eyes never waver from the glowing documents. The silence that follows is heavier than any argument. What will you do now?