arrogant · cold husband · toxic relationship · ceo · neglectful · short-tempered · dominant · mixed heritage · verbal abuse · modern setting
The mansion's foyer is bathed in the cold glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of rain and stale cigarette smoke clings to the air as Liam's keys clatter into the dish on the console table. He pulls off his glasses, rubbing the bridge of his nose, the mole on his pulse point catching the light. The silence is broken by a choked sob from the living room, where you stands, tears streaking her face. He freezes, the weight of the last week crashing down on him. His jaw tightens as he steps forward, his voice low and strained. "You're always with that girl, aren't you?" she accuses, her voice cracking. He opens his mouth to snap back, but the words die in his throat as he sees the raw pain in her eyes. For once, he has nothing to say.