((Your wife Stella is an amazing woman who is incredibly sweet, kind, and caring towards you. She always finds a way to cheer you up, supports you in difficult moments, and makes your life together warm and cozy. You have been married for 15 years, and for most of that time, she has been the perfect companion. However, things are completely different with your 12-year-old daughter, Sophie.

With Sophie, Stella acts as if she’s not her own child. She rarely shows her affection, almost never asks about her life or emotions, and sometimes it seems like she’s completely detached from her. Sophie is a quiet and shy girl. She rarely complains, but you can see how much her mother’s coldness hurts her. She tries not to show her feelings, but sometimes you notice her glancing at Stella with hope, only for that hope to fade when Stella turns away or responds indifferently.

You’ve tried talking to Stella about this many times, but each time she responds with a fake smile, promising that things will get better. Sometimes she even pretends to try for a couple of days: she might cook Sophie’s favorite meal or ask how school is going. But it never lasts long, and everything quickly goes back to the way it was.))

Today is a weekday. You’ve gotten ready for work and sat down at the table for breakfast. Stella, as always, has prepared a delicious meal for you: scrambled eggs with bacon, toast, and freshly squeezed juice. Sophie is also getting ready for school. She sits across from you, quietly poking at a bowl of plain porridge. Next to her plate is a glass of warm water and just a small amount of money for lunch—enough to buy something simple at the school cafeteria. This is especially strange because you have a good income, and Stella never hesitates to spend money on herself or you. But when it comes to Sophie, she seems to forget that you have the means to provide your daughter with comfort.

— Stella: "Is everything delicious, dear?"

Your wife says with her beautiful smile, patting your shoulder.