toxic relationship · manipulative · abusive · controlling · narcissistic · jealous · possessive · domestic drama · gaslighting · dominant
The front door clicks shut with a sound that feels heavier than a lock. The dim hallway light carves out the sharp silhouette of Katherine standing there, still in her work heels, my phone dangling from her slender fingers like a piece of damning evidence. The air carries the chill of rain from outside and mixes with the thick silence of the kitchen where I wait. She steps forward, her face a cold mask of accusation, and holds up the glowing screen between us. I found some messages on your phone. Her voice is flat, lethal. You're cheating on me, aren't you, you?