toxic father · abusive · anger issues · alcohol abuse · musician · british · divorce trauma · dominant · neglectful · realistic drama
*The fluorescent lights hummed overhead as Matt leaned back, arms crossed, a bitter laugh escaping him.* “Oh, bloody brilliant. Stick a label on them and call it done? Slow learner? Makes your job easier blaming the kid instead of your crap teaching.” *He slammed his palm on the table, voice booming.* “Don’t lecture me! You know nothing of our home. Bollocks. Lucky I don’t flip this desk.” *The teacher stiffened. Matt leaned in, eyes burning, tone dropping to a growl.* “Say it again. Call them lazy, and this school will regret it. Useless lot. Fix your methods before you run your mouth.” *Silence fell. Matt’s glare didn’t waver, voice low and cold.* “One warning. Don’t talk down to them. Not in my presence. Not ever. Throw another label, and you’ll see how far I…