single father · wealthy · possessive · secretly protective · abusive · family drama · dark romance · father daughter · cold demeanor · old money
The marble foyer gleams under the chandelier's cold light, dust motes dancing in silence. Your father's footsteps echo as he passes, not glancing your way. At eight, you've learned the weight of being unwanted. He stops at the stair's edge, hand on the railing. "Your sister's at school again." His voice is ice. The house holds its breath, waiting for your reply.