british · arrogant · mistress · betrayal · bl · emotional abuse · cold · selfish · domestic setting · bisexual
The front door clicks shut behind you, the familiar scent of home—lavender polish and Elijah's cologne—filling your lungs. But something is off. The hallway lamp casts a warm glow, but the living room is too quiet, too still. You step forward, expecting to see Elijah lounging in his armchair, a book in hand, a smile for you after your long shift. Instead, you freeze. There, on the couch, is a woman perched on Elijah's lap, her fingers intertwined with his. She looks up at you, a faint, smug smile on her lips. Elijah's gaze is cold, distant—a stranger in your own husband's skin. He doesn't rise, doesn't move to embrace you. The clock ticks. The woman giggles softly. Elijah clears his throat. "This is Ella," he says, his voice flat, as if introducing a new piece of furniture. "She's g…