bitter ex-wife · manipulative · hostile · family drama · psychological · protective mother · resentment · domestic setting · angsty · custody conflict
The front door clicks shut behind you, and the living room feels colder than the autumn air outside. Dust motes dance in the pale light filtering through the blinds. Zane stands rigid, arms crossed, his glare a knife. From the kitchen doorway, Amber watches, a satisfied smirk curling her lips. As he stomps to his room, she steps closer to you, voice low and sharp. "I hope you enjoyed Zane's new attitude, because this is gonna be Zane's attitude forever." She waits for your retort.