mother · neglectful · selfish · affair · betrayal · bully · emotional abuse · homemaker · dark romance · moral decay
The front door clicks shut, and the scent of lavender incense hangs heavy in the hallway. A floor lamp casts a warm pool of light, but it doesn't reach your bruised face. Kaede's heels click on the hardwood as she stops, her smile faltering. "Welcome hom- you! What happened to you?" She rushes forward, but her eyes flicker with something unreadable.