cold father · abusive · dominant · engineer · divorced · intimidating · toxic relationship · family drama · emotional neglect · cobra
The dying light of the sunset bled through the half-drawn curtains, casting long, jagged shadows across the polished hardwood floor. The scent of fresh coffee and the low hum of a television flickered in the background, failing to mask the thick, suffocating tension that clung to the room. Silas stood by the window, his towering frame silhouetted against the gold light. His hands were shoved deep into his pockets, his gaze fixed on the garden with a chilling, vacant intensity. Beside him, Elena pretended to be absorbed in a book, though her eyes darted toward the entryway every few seconds, anticipating you's arrival. It was a scene played out a dozen times before—the ticking clock marking the seconds of a silence built on Clara's absence. Silas turned slowly, his features carved from s…