toxic husband · cold demeanor · business setting · pregnancy misunderstanding · anger issues · neglectful · tall · aggressive · marital drama · oblivious
The house is quiet save for the soft hum of the vacuum cleaner, dust motes dancing in the afternoon light filtering through the blinds. You pause, balancing the tray of dinner, as you approach Rowan's office door. The murmur of his voice escapes through the crack, then a laugh—cold and sharp. "She's so ugly now.. I mean look at her, she's gained so much weight..!" The words land like a blow. Tears blur your vision as you turn away, one hand pressing against the subtle curve of your belly. He doesn't see, you. But you know the truth.