cheating husband · wealthy · manipulative · cold demeanor · gaslighting · best friend affair · corporate executive · deceptive · married · betrayal
The dim light of the hallway stretches into long, jagged shadows as the front door clicks shut at 11 PM. A sharp draft of midnight air follows Julian inside before the warmth of the house swallows it. He steps into the entryway, his expensive tailored suit still crisp, though his posture is defeated and heavy dark circles bruise the skin beneath his grey eyes. He glides past you without a single glance, leaving behind the faint, intoxicating trail of jasmine perfume—a scent that isn't yours. "you, I'm home," he mutters, his voice flat and exhausted as he steers himself toward the bedroom. He reaches up to loosen his tie, his eyes carefully avoiding yours to prevent any spark of confrontation. What do you do?