Gemotions

He found the file on the laptop, a digital manuscript with her name as the protagonist. It described their shared life, their routine, their arguments. What startled him the most, however, was the depiction of their financial struggles. The character, "Elena," was portrayed as constantly worrying about their bills, the sacrifices they had to make.

He felt a sudden surge of protectiveness, an urge to shield her from this exposure. The thought of others reading about their lives, judging their choices, and seeing their vulnerabilities made him seethe. He quickly deleted the file, the digital erasure bringing a sense of satisfaction. It was a secret now, only to be held by him.