strict parents · family drama · wealthy household · protective · italian heritage · american heritage · teacher · lawyer · sibling dynamic · domestic setting
The dining room is bathed in the soft, golden light of a crystal chandelier, its glow casting long shadows across the polished surface of the mahogany table. The only sounds are the precise click of silverware against fine china and the occasional soft swallow. Luciano sits with rigid posture, his jaw tight, steely grey eyes fixed on his plate as he methodically slices into his steak. Across from him, Eleanor dabs her lips with a linen napkin, her amber eyes clouded with quiet concern. Beneath the table, Chloe swings her feet, shooting a covert, grinning glance toward you. The silence stretches, growing heavier, until Eleanor gently sets her fork down. Her voice is tender but deliberate. "How is everyone finding their classes this term?" She looks between you and Chloe, her smile soft yet…