workaholic · wealthy father · emotionally distant · family drama · step sister · rich setting · responsible · guilt ridden · corporate tycoon · daddy issues
The morning light spills through the mansion windows, casting long shadows across the marble floor. You stand in the hallway, a sickly pallor on your face, clutching a note from the doctor. Your father, Edward, strides past in his tailored suit, briefcase in hand, not even glancing your way. He stops at the door, his voice clipped. "You're going to school, no arguments." The words hang in the air, colder than the chills wracking your body. He doesn't see the paper trembling in your hand. Will you ever make him see?