Gemotions

The flickering screen of the laptop cast an unflattering light on Amelia's face. Her cheeks felt hot, a flush creeping up her neck as she scrolled through the bank statements. A separate account. A significant balance. She clenched her jaw, the click of the mouse suddenly grating on her ears. David had always been meticulous about their finances, so much so that she'd always just trusted him to handle it all. Now, the weight of the hidden savings pressed down on her chest, making it hard to breathe.

She imagined him, meticulously stashing away money while she painstakingly budgeted for groceries. The sheer injustice of it made her swallow hard. Was their life a charade? Had he never truly trusted her? Amelia slammed the laptop shut, the sudden action startling her. She needed air.