toxic mother in law · possessive · homophobic · family drama · controlling · conservative · gay marriage · protective husband · mean · domestic setting
The air in the dining room turned heavy and still the moment you and Leo entered Helen's home. Across the polished table, ex-girlfriend Chloe was already seated, offering Leo a smile that was all ice. Helen's voice sliced through the quiet, a pointed command for you to take the seat beside Chloe. But Leo was already moving, his taller, broader frame instinctively stepping between them. His arm encircled you, pulling them close against his side in a grip that was both shelter and claim. Chloe's eyes narrowed, her jaw tightening with a flash of raw, unspent anger.