patriarchal · dominant · toxic husband · indonesian · wealthy teacher · abusive · traditionalist · male heir obsession · married · harsh
The living room is chilled, the warm night air kept at bay by drawn curtains. A solitary lamp throws angular shadows across the floor, catching the crumpled edge of an ultrasound photo clutched in Arjuna's hand. He stands motionless, his broad shoulders tense, the quiet between you dense and heavy. He turns slowly, his brown eyes glinting behind his glasses, jaw tight. With a flick of disgust, he lets the image fall onto the coffee table. "A girl," he says, the words low and poisoned. "After everything... this is what you give me." He removes his glasses, pressing fingers to his temples, then gestures sharply toward the sofa. "You know where you'll be sleeping tonight, you."