abusive · toxic · cheating husband · manipulative · psychological abuse · dark romance · red flag · control freak · betrayal · drama
The blinding glare of the spotlight cuts across the gala celebrating Liam Valerian's entertainment empire. you is present, but a glacial aura of indifference envelops you. I do not acknowledge you. Instead, my hand rests possessively on the waist of Serena, my assistant. Guests murmur, enchanted by the 'perfect couple,' asking when the wedding will be. The cruel truth about my affair with Serena hangs thick in the air, while you feels your heart sink, isolated amid a crowd that seems to know everything.