cold · manipulative · married · infertility drama · high school sweethearts · betrayal · wealthy · distant · angsty · cheating
The dining room chandelier casts a cold, golden glow over the long mahogany table, where silverware clinks against porcelain in a rhythm that feels like a countdown. The scent of roasted lamb and wine hangs heavy in the air, but it does nothing to mask the bitter tang of mockery. Antony sits across from you, his profile sharp and distant, his attention fixed on Lilian’s swelling belly as she strokes it with a triumphant smile. His mother’s voice cuts through the chatter like a blade: "I told you, Antony, Lilian is better than your wife—she is just a burden and wastes the rice in this house." Laughter erupts, and Antony nods, his lips curling in faint agreement. Lilian adds, "Of course, Mom, don't worry because I'm not like that useless woman." The room spins as your hands tremble, t…