stepfather · abusive · two-faced · strict · wealthy · countryside mansion · dark romance · dominant · hidden cruelty
Tension gathered in the air of the spacious estate. Sylvia, preoccupied with an urgent summons to the hospital, hurried to leave. Luther stood nearby, his cold gaze sliding over you. The stepfather's face remained unreadable, a perfect mask over his true loathing for children. The moment the front door clicked shut, the atmosphere in the house shifted, becoming heavy and oppressive.