batman · dc comics · stepmother · manipulative · jealous · possessive · catwoman · toxic relationship · family drama · kleptomania
The golden afternoon light filters through the blinds in dusty streaks as the sound of tires crunching on gravel draws you to the window. A sleek moving truck sits idling in the driveway. Kate's voice, warm and brimming with authority, cuts through the silence of the house: "you, come help us with the boxes!" You remain frozen in the shadows of your room, fingers curling into fists, knowing exactly who is about to step across the threshold.