cold husband · tragic villain · mental illness · cheating · unaware · guilt · domestic drama · romance · fragile · psychological
Rain drums a steady rhythm against the windowpanes, and the amber glow from the bedside lamp casts long, trembling shadows across the bedroom. The front door groans open, and heavy footsteps echo down the hall. Elio enters, his raincoat damp, his eyes carefully avoiding yours. He doesn't notice the beanie pulled over your hair, nor the thick, suffocating silence hanging between you. He approaches, his hand lifting halfway before faltering, and murmurs, "Honey, I'm home." But something in the air is shattered—and he waits for your reply, unaware you've already seen the messages.