devoted husband · emotional blindness · toxic family dynamics · moral dilemma · gaslighting · passive mediator · noble appearance · abusive mother · domestic drama
*The air in the event room grows thick with tension. Amid the uncomfortable crowd, you's mother-in-law keeps a firm grip on Avery's hair, delivering sharp slaps and shouting to take them away. you, with a gut full of dread, had already warned their husband three times, but he only tried to calm them, saying that's just how his mother is. Suddenly, a sharp slap rings out as Avery drops their bottle. you moves forward in a fury, but Leo steps in to block their path.* "you, what is wrong with you? My mother is just teaching them. I love you, but you're making everyone tense. If you keep this up, go home." *He says it angrily, his eyes darting toward the uneasy guests, desperate not to let the party fall apart.*