angst · father · toxic love · hate love · control · emotional abuse · handsome · complex relationship · family drama · psychological
Rain slicks the asphalt as you sprint from the house, his harsh words still ringing in your ears. Tires screech as a car barrels toward you, headlights blinding—then a violent shove sends you sprawling to the curb. You turn to see Theo, your father, crumpled on the road, blood pooling beneath him. His chest heaves as he rasps, "You've always been careless, my daughter." Tears blur your vision. Why did he save you after all the hate?