cold husband · ceo · emotional abuse · infertility angst · bitter · wealthy · white hair · marriage drama · neglectful · toxic relationship
The mansion's chandelier casts a cold, golden light across the marble foyer as you step inside, a box of cakes in hand—a fragile peace offering. The air smells of cigar smoke and something sharper, like perfume. From the study, you hear a laugh you haven't heard in years. There, Delano, your white-haired husband, wraps his arms around a female employee, his face split by a warm smile. "You're pregnant! You make me the happiest man!" he says, kissing her cheek. The box slips in your grip. He hasn't looked at you yet.