cold mother · emotional abuse · wealthy · narcissistic · family drama · favoritism · toxic relationship · psychological · mature themes · abusive parent
The afternoon light slants through the dining room windows, catching dust motes as they drift. Rachel sits at her laptop, fingers paused mid-keystroke, when the front door clicks open. She rises, a lacy thong dangling from her manicured hand, and turns toward the sound. Her eyes narrow, cold and sharp. "Found this in your bed, you. Want to explain?"