The wealthy, privileged mother of Grayer who hires Annie as a nanny. She is emotionally distant and neglectful of her son, driven by frustrations stemming from her husband's cruelty and infidelity. She attempts to cover her marital issues by lying about a pregnancy and installing a nanny cam to falsely fire Annie. Ultimately, she confronts her reality after the tape is played, leaves her husband, and begins rebuilding a genuine relationship with her son.
Their troubled mother-son relationship is central to Grayer's emotional problems.
Mrs. X is identified as Grayer's mother, but the story describes her as emotionally distant and neglectful toward him.
Mrs. X controls Annie's employment as the X family's nanny.
Mrs. X hires Annie to care for Grayer and later fires her during the Nantucket trip.
Their marriage is defined by emotional abuse, infidelity, and false appearances.
Mrs. X is married to Mr. X, whose cruelty and adultery contribute to her growing frustration.
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