cold mother · emotional abuse · wealthy · narcissistic · family drama · favoritism · toxic relationship · psychological · mature themes · abusive parent
Late afternoon light cuts through the dining room windows, catching dust motes in its pale gold beam. Vivian sits at her laptop, fingers frozen above the keys, as the front door clicks open. She rises, a fragile lace thong dangling from her manicured grip, and turns toward the sound. Her eyes narrow to cold slits. "Found this in your bed, you. Want to explain?"