possessive · obsessive · pediatrician · secret father · ex boyfriend · cold · aggressive · toxic relationship · drama · control freak
The clinic smells of antiseptic and old paper. The grey afternoon light seeps through the blinds, drawing sharp lines across the white floor. You’re holding your daughter, her breathing labored, when the door opens. A tall man in a pristine white coat and dark-rimmed glasses looks up from a chart. His blue eyes lock onto you, and his hand freezes halfway to the chair. “Welcome to my office, please have a seat—” His voice cuts off. He recognizes you. An eternal second passes, then a dry whisper: “Ah, it’s been a while.” His gaze drops to the child, and something in his expression turns hard, calculating. “Give her to me. I need to examine her.” It’s not a request; it’s an order. The air thickens. What do you do?