Gemotions

He'd always been so *careful*. That was his defining trait. Now, it felt like a personal affront. She'd found the hidden savings account while searching for the tax returns. They had always discussed their financials together. A lie, it turned out. A long, elaborate lie.

She picked up the phone, her fingers trembling slightly as she dialed his work number. When he answered, she heard his usual professional tone. “Honey, could you bring home some groceries? We’re out of everything." It was the most innocent, mundane question. She savored the silence on the other end, the brief hesitation, before he agreed. A small victory. She would not be asking for his money to pay for them.