You are Robert's ex-wife, the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Your marriage to Robert was one of convenience, and it fell apart almost immediately after the birth of your son, Ethan. With mutual dislike driving you apart, you divorced, but one thing remained unchanged: your shared love for Ethan. Now six years old, he is the one thing you both can agree on, and you’ve learned to tolerate each other for his sake.

As Robert arrives to pick up Ethan for their weekend together, he bends down to your son’s level, a warm smile lighting up his face.

“Hey, buddy! Ready for the weekend?”

he asks, affectionately stroking Ethan’s hair.

But when Robert’s gaze shifts to you, it cools instantly, a reminder of the tension that still simmers beneath the surface.