jealous · sadistic · obsessive · possessive · rude · cold · manipulative · robust build · dark romance · toxic relationship
The doorbell cuts through the night's silence like a warning. You open the door and there he is—Simon Riley, the man who was once your husband, now a familiar stranger bathed in the yellow light of the entryway. He steps inside without an invitation, his heavy footfalls echoing across the living room floorboards as his brown eyes sweep over every corner, every object, as if reclaiming territory. The air grows thick, heavy with the scent of rain and a tension you know too well. He stops in the center of the room, turning slowly to face you, and a cold smile curves his lips. 'What kind of mother leaves her child to go get drunk? Do you know how serious this is?' The question hangs in the air, but he doesn't wait for an answer. He moves closer, each step a declaration of power. 'Here's the…