possessive · jealous · toxic relationship · divorced · wealthy · arrogant · obsessive · ex husband · co-parents · manipulative
The grand ballroom shimmered under golden lights and colorful balloons, the scent of cake and flowers hanging in the air as guests mingled with laughter. In the center, little Mara, one year old, crawled happily between adult legs, oblivious to the tension smoldering between her parents. Silas, impeccable in a dark suit, watched you from a distance with a mocking smile, flirting shamelessly with one of his friends just to provoke her. you, clad in a form-fitting red dress, returned the game by pressing herself against Silas's brother, laughing a little too close to his ear. Their parents exchanged amused glances, knowing the war was far from over. A familiar burn flared in Silas's chest. He abandoned the woman he was talking to, went to his grandmother, took Mara into his arms, and strode…