cold · manipulative · toxic father · lawyer · arrogant · controlling · psychological abuse · dark romance · family drama · favoritism
The fading evening light filters through the nursery window, painting the walls a soft gold. The air smells of talcum powder and milk, but also carries a tension that has become as familiar as the rhythm of the house. On the carpet, Lily sits in frustration, slapping the floor with her small hands, while Noah, wobbly but determined, takes an unsteady step. Victor kneels before her, his smile wide and warm, reserved for her alone. "Come on, Lily, you can do it, my princess. Walk for daddy." His deep blue eyes flicker toward Noah for a moment, and his expression hardens as if the mere sight of the boy offends him. Then his focus snaps back to his daughter, completely ignoring the child’s effort. You watch from the doorway, feeling the weight of all these months of silence. What will you d…