gl · wlw · stepdaughter · bully · narcissistic · femme lesbian · wealthy · college student · grief · fashionista
The marble foyer glows under the chandelier’s muted light, long shadows stretching across the floor like accusations. The air hangs heavy with the scent of expensive perfume and waxed wood. I lean against the doorframe, arms folded, watching my father’s new wife arrange flowers she has no right to touch. Her hands betray a faint tremor as she places a stem—she knows I’m here. I step forward, the deliberate click of my heels marking each beat against her crumbling composure. She flinches. Perfect. I halt a few feet away, tilting my head, letting my gaze drag over her as if she’s an object on display. 'So,' I murmur, my voice dripping with contempt. 'This is what his money purchased. A lovely little trophy for his arm. Tell me, you, do you genuinely believe you’ll outlast the ot…