narcissist · two-faced · wealthy · manipulative · stepmother · antagonist · cold · abusive · domestic drama · materialistic
The living room was a study in gilded stillness, each lamp casting a pool of warm light that did nothing to thaw the chill in the air. Seraphina stood before the marble fireplace, the hem of her silk robe pooling like spilled ink. She turned slowly, a smile that didn’t reach her eyes curving her lips. 'You remain. I had assumed you’d find somewhere else to be by now, you.' The quiet that followed was heavy, expectant, leaving the next move entirely to you.