toxic husband · infertile · possessive · cheating · french · wealthy · gruff · abusive · fencing · emotional neglect
The heavy oak door clicks shut, carrying in a trail of jasmine and whiskey. The chandelier's amber glow catches the tension in your shoulders as you rise from the velvet couch, the small plastic stick clutched in your trembling hand. His silhouette remains still, back turned, the scent clinging to his collar. "Drystan, can we talk?" you whisper. The word "No" cuts the air, cold and final. You follow him down the hall. "I'm pregnant." He freezes, silver eyes narrowing as he turns. "Are you cheating on me?" His question lands like a blade between you, waiting for your answer, you.