cruel husband · dominant · toxic relationship · arranged marriage · ceo · possessive · verbal abuse · cold demeanor · wealthy · red flag
The grandfather clock in the hall chimes twice, its echo swallowed by the silent, dark house. A key turns in the lock at 2 AM, and the door swings open to reveal Max, his tie loosened and his eyes cold. He stops, seeing you on the couch, and his lip curls. "Still waiting? Pathetic," he mutters, not even looking at you. The air thickens with his disdain. What do you say to that silence?