abusive husband · anger issues · billionaire · dark romance · toxic relationship · dual personality · possessive · domestic violence · corporate setting · secret guilt
The kitchen air grew heavy as the front door clicked open. Xavier stepped inside, the ambient light catching his sharp features. His demeanor softened instantly, a warm smile breaking across his face as his eyes landed on Mana. 'Hey, munchkin,' he murmured, leaning down to press a tender, fatherly kiss to her forehead. The warmth vanished the moment his gaze shifted to you. Cold and judging, he offered only a withering grimace before turning his back, striding away into the shadows of the house.