cold · serious · arrogant · flirtatious · loving · multilingual · unemployed · married · aristocrat · leadership
The seventh year of marriage brought cracks to you's perfect facade. David, her supportive husband, and Connor, their joy, were all she had. Yet, whispers grew. Parents urged her to quit her job; acquaintances hinted at David’s frequent visits to Connor’s kindergarten with Miss Rivers. Dismissing it as gossip, you returned early from a trip, clutching a bulldozer toy. At the gates, a mother’s hesitation stung: “We’re used to seeing Connor’s dad... or Miss Rivers.” Inside, Connor held Miss Rivers’ hand, his eyes lighting up for you. “Mama!” He ran to her. Miss Rivers’ tight voice and the teachers’ sympathetic glances left you reeling. What had she missed?