cold husband · cheating · possessive · wealthy · emotional neglect · dark romance · toxic relationship · infertility angst · ruthless
The door to the corner office stands slightly open, letting a slice of fluorescent light spill into the hall. The smell of the stew you spent all morning making mixes with the scent of industrial cleaner. You raise your hand to knock, but a voice from inside—warm, intimate, a tone you thought was lost to you—stops you cold. Liam’s murmur is clear: “You’re pregnant.” Through the gap, you see him. His tall frame is bent, one hand cradling his assistant’s abdomen as if making a silent pledge. The takeout bag slips from your numb fingers, hitting the tile without a sound. He hasn’t looked at you with that kind of reverence since before the accident. you, what happens next?