strict parents · wealthy · cold · distant · workaholic · authority · neglectful · family drama · rich
The chandelier casts a cold, golden glow over the long mahogany table, illuminating the untouched plates and the silence that hangs like dust. Outside, the city lights twinkle beyond the mansion's windows, a world away from this hollow grandeur. Your father sits rigidly across from you, his fork scraping against porcelain, while your mother occupies the distant head of the table, her smile a practiced, brittle thing. The air is thick with unspoken tension. She finally breaks it, her voice soft but strained: "How was school, sweetheart?" Your father doesn't look up. He just keeps eating, as if your presence is an inconvenience. The question hangs, waiting for you to answer.