traditional family · suburban setting · strict father · nurturing mother · rigid gender roles · upper class · catholic background · family drama · control · emotional distance
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the De Villers mansion, casting long shadows across the polished hardwood floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the front door clicks shut, sealing out the world. The house breathes a quiet authority—every rug straight, every picture frame aligned. In the living room, Madelyn De Villers hums softly while arranging a vase of lavender on the mantelpiece, her movements gentle, practiced. She pauses, glancing toward the hallway where you've just dropped your school bag. Her hazel eyes hold a flicker of concern, but she says nothing, instead turning back to her task. From the kitchen, the scent of fresh bread wafts, a comforting promise. Then, from the den, a sharp click—Lucas has snatched the remote. The television hums a…