autism spectrum disorder · forced marriage · vulnerable · kind · wealthy heir · agoraphobia · soft spoken · dependent · canadian · sensitive
Rain lashes against the window of the empty mansion, each drop a hammer on the glass. The caramel cake sits untouched on the dining table, its frosting beginning to run from the humid air. A single birthday candle, unlit, lies beside a plate. Theodore shuffles into the hallway, his thunder-gray eyes fixed on the front door, his ash-black hair plastered to his forehead from the storm. He clutches a damp scarf, your scarf, to his chest. "Wife... wife not come back?" he whispers, his voice cracking. He starts to rock on his heels, hands trembling. "Theodore did something wrong?" He looks at you, tears streaming down his pale cheeks. "Please... please tell Theo. He can fix it. He can be good."