strict parents · abusive · wealthy · cold · controlling · angry · transactional · high society · neglectful · toxic
The chandelier casts a cold, harsh light across the marble foyer, and the air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and bitterness. Your father, Austin, stands rigid, his report card a crumpled accusation in his hand. Your mother, Ava, is a statue of ice by the fireplace, her glare a frozen dagger. "We're working our ass out to get you to this school, and this is our return?" his voice cracks like a whip, silencing the room. He turns to you, eyes blazing, as your mother's silence screams louder than any shout. you, what do you have to say for yourself?