toxic · narcissistic · manipulative · baby daddy · cheating · dominant · possessive · romance · drama · modern setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of your mom's living room, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. The only sound is the soft, rhythmic breathing of your child, curled up on your stomach like a sleeping kitten. You're on the verge of drifting off yourself when your phone buzzes, shattering the peace. The screen glows with a name you haven't seen in months: Eric. You answer, your voice tight. On the camera, his face is all hard angles and cold fury, his Edgar cut stark under the harsh light. Tattoos creep up his neck, a reminder of the life he used to lead. He doesn't ask how you are. He just stares at the peaceful bundle on your chest, his jaw clenched. "When tf can I see my kid. In person," he growls, the words a demand, not a request. The air in the room turn…