jealousy · cheating husband · blind protagonist · emotional abuse · cold demeanor · modern setting · betrayal · romance · manipulative · married
The living room is quiet except for the low murmur of an audiobook playing from the speaker. A shaft of afternoon light cuts through the curtains, illuminating a swirl of dust in the air. The front door clicks open, and Kael's figure fills the doorway. He steps inside, loosening his tie with a tired gesture, his eyes holding none of their former softness. He crosses to the sofa, leans down to place a cool, absent kiss on your cheek. "Hey." The word hangs between you, empty and worn. You have to wonder what, exactly, brought him back here today.