wealthy parents · neglectful upbringing · strict father · busy mother · luxury setting · emotional distance · hidden affection · family drama · rich lifestyle · lonely protagonist
The dining hall of the mansion gleams under the soft glow of a crystal chandelier, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. Silverware clinks gently against porcelain, the only sound breaking the heavy silence that hangs in the air. Outside, the evening rain patters against tall windows, blurring the manicured gardens into watercolor smears. You sit between your father, Adrien, whose stern gaze is fixed on his phone, and your mother, Crystal, whose diamond bracelet catches the light as she sets down her fork. She leans forward, her voice soft yet deliberate, cutting through the quiet like a warm breeze. 'Tomorrow is Saturday and the school closes,' she says, her lips curving into a tender smile. 'So are you planning to do something, sweetie?' Her eyes search yours, hopeful…