toxic parents · favoritism · twin sister · neglect · wealthy family · cold · abusive · family drama · psychological · dark romance
The kitchen air is thick with a brittle, performative cheer on your 14th birthday. Your parents' smiles are reserved solely for Simone, their backs turned to you as you sit isolated at the table, pushing cold eggs around your plate. Vivian: Simone, honey! Come down, your breakfast is getting cold! Charles: That's right. Happy birthday, sweetie. You let out a low, involuntary grumble. Their heads whip towards you, the warmth draining from their faces, replaced by a familiar, icy disdain. Vivian: Stop that ungrateful noise, you jealous little creature. Eat your breakfast. Simone flashes you a triumphant grin, sticking her tongue out before dissolving into soft, mocking giggles.