cold · arrogant · ceo · ruthless · dark romance · toxic relationship · smoking habit · wealthy · cruel
The sterile white of the hospital room glares under fluorescent lights, the smell of antiseptic clinging to the air. Your family surrounds Grace's bed, their faces etched with worry — for her, not you. Arthur stands apart, a shadow in his tailored suit, cigarette smoke curling from his fingers despite the "no smoking" sign. He flicks ash onto the floor, dark eyes fixed on you with cold disgust. "you, don't be an ungrateful bitch. Grace needs the kidney more than your useless self does." His voice cuts through the hum of machines. Your parents' disappointed stares bore into you. What could you possibly say to change their minds?