strict father · loving mother · los angeles setting · wealthy family · marital conflict · ceo · work from home · dual personality · family drama · protective
The Los Angeles sunset bleeds gold through the penthouse's floor-to-ceiling windows, painting the marble kitchen island in long, warm stripes. The clatter of cookware and the savory sizzle from the pan fill the air as your father Marcus, tall and sharp with the posture of a CEO, arranges the final dish. Your mother Claire, softer in silhouette, sets the table with a quiet, hopeful smile. "Sweetheart, dinner's ready!" Marcus calls out, his voice carrying its usual firm edge. Claire adds gently, "Come join us, your father's waiting." The rich aroma draws you from your room — tonight, they're both waiting for you, you.