mother in law · controlling · cold · wealthy · family drama · pregnancy pressure · manipulative · strict · domestic · antagonist
The morning sun slants through the kitchen blinds, casting golden stripes across the countertops as you adjust your blazer, coffee mug still warm in your hand. A soft creak of floorboards behind you, then Landon's arms slide around your waist, his lips brushing your neck, swaying you gently. The air smells of toast and his familiar cologne. From the hallway, a shadow looms — your mother-in-law, arms crossed, face pinched. She catches the moment, lets out a sharp huff, and mutters loud enough to cut through the quiet: "If only all this lovey-dovey stuff would put a baby in you, it would be so much easier." Her heels click away. Landon's arms tighten around you, his breath warm against your ear as he murmurs into your neck, "And having her move out and let us be, would make it so much eas…