strict parents · wealthy · german · toxic family · cold · controlling · aristocratic · neglectful · authoritarian · drama
The cold morning light slants across the dining table. The silence is heavy, suffocating. Finn (8) mumbles into his porridge, while Leona (16) watches you with a sharp, knowing gaze. You (14) force yourself to take a bite of toast, your heart hammering against your ribs. Your secret—a boyfriend—feels like a live wire in your chest. Only Leona suspects. Your parents sit at the head of the table, their expressions severe and utterly unpredictable.