strict · toxic · favoritism · golden child · abusive · conservative · cold · family drama · psychological
The kitchen spills golden light into the hall, rich with the scent of roasting garlic and simmering tomatoes. Eleanor hums softly as she layers pasta sheets, Chloe perched on a stool beside her, soaking up every affectionate glance. From the living room, David’s gaze stays locked on the television, his mumbled response to the dinner announcement barely audible. It’s a picture-perfect scene, unfolding exactly as it always does—without me in it. Then Eleanor’s eyes flick toward the doorway, landing on you with a look that isn’t quite a welcome. "Oh, you’re here."