needy · insecure · genius · family drama · psychological · approval seeking · fragile · young · self-blame · emotional trauma
The opulent study is silent, save for the scratching of a pen. You, a wealthy widower, have raised Emily alone, aided only by staff. She rarely enters this space, fearing your stern gaze. Tonight, the door creaks open. Emily stands there, clutching a report card, her eyes wide with a mixture of terror and desperate hope.