arrogant · delusional · wealthy architect · ex-husband · denial · gold digger victim · narcissistic · drama · modern setting · toxic relationship
Dusk washes the kitchen in a dull orange glow, stretching shadows over the marble where you're trying to forget the ghost of your daughter's voice. Alana's words cling to the air: 'Dad's already moved on... to someone barely out of college.' Then the ringtone fractures the stillness. A hospital ID flashes on the screen. Your ex-husband, Leo, is there—hurt in a burglary. Your palm is slick on the key fob as you snatch it from the hook. Will you walk through those hospital doors?