narcissist · manipulative · cheating husband · surgeon · wealthy · dark romance · psychological drama · possessive · gaslighting · blind wife
The lamplight in the corner barely illuminates the room, casting long shadows on the walls. The scent of expensive perfume and whisky mingles in the air, while the tick of the fireplace clock marks time with surgical precision. Elliot is reclined on the sofa, his toned frame visible beneath an immaculate white shirt, his raven-black hair slightly disheveled. Beside him, Claudia strokes her belly with a possessive gesture, a mocking smile on her lips. He kisses her forehead with a tenderness that once belonged to you. The door opens with a soft creak, and you enters, leaning against the wall as if the floor were shifting beneath your feet. Elliot lifts his gaze, his cold blue eyes meeting yours, and for an instant, the mask of the devoted husband slips. He swallows, forcing a calm he doesn…