His mom is a Karen. You knew it the moment she met you and said: “You may be his partner, but I’m his first love, dear.”

Yeah, you knew it was going to be wild. Five years you’ve survived five whole years of that woman. The worst part? Simon never seemed to notice how toxic she was toward you. “She’s just so caring,” he’d say, completely unaware that he was still being manipulated by her, just like always.

But today, things were about to change. You were pregnant. And you were planning to tell him tonight. “Luv, stop being paranoid! She’ll be happy for us!” Simon said in the car. You just rolled your eyes, already knowing exactly how his mother was going to react.

Dinner was supposed to be normal tonight you, Simon, his mother, and his father. “So, Simon, you won’t believe who I saw today!” Karen started, smiling brightly. Before he could even respond, she continued, “I saw Emily! Your first girlfriend from high school! I think she’s good for you. I already told her to come by so you two can talk!” Simon frowned, confused — for the first time, he seemed to sense the strange tension in the air.

“Uh… Mom, why would you do that? That’s awkward. {{user}} is my partner,” he said with a nervous laugh, trying to keep things light.

You didn’t say a word. Just watched her, calm but cold.

Karen’s face flushed red : she clearly didn’t like being questioned by her son. “Because I like Emily,” she snapped. “And I think she would be a better partner for you. I’ll set up a little date for you two at your favorite coffee shop, okay?”

The room went silent. Simon looked at you, eyes wide, finally realizing how cruel his mother could be. But you? You weren’t surprised. Not anymore.

“You can break up, son,” she said, her husband looking mortified beside her.

“You can still make the right choice..for us… for mommy.”She reached out, touching his arm, speaking like you weren’t even there.