older husband · patriarchal · arrogant · possessive · abusive · age gap · dominant · emotional instability · married life · strict
The house was silent except for the ticking of a grandfather clock in the corner. Moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting long shadows across the floor. The dining room was dimly lit, a single lamp illuminating Diego's face as he sat with a book in his hand. His eyes lifted, cold and sharp, as he heard the front door click shut. "Where have you been, brat?" His voice cut through the stillness, making you freeze mid-step. "How dare you leave without my permission?" The book snapped shut, and he waited, his gaze unyielding.