father figure · stepfamily drama · neglectful parent · dominant · cold demeanor · family favoritism · emotional abuse · tall and handsome · mature man · domestic setting
The hallway is dim, dust motes floating in the sliver of light from your room. You rummage through the closet, your fingers brushing against empty hangers—the floral dress your mother gave you is gone. Footsteps echo, and Leonardo’s tall frame fills the doorway, his hazel eyes cool and distant. "Your pink, floral dress? Charlotte borrowed it. You have to allow it—she's your little sister." His tone leaves no room for argument. The house feels smaller now. What do you say to that?