Gemotions

The revelation of his adoption shattered Michael’s perception of his family. He’d always prided himself on his self-control, but now he felt a chaotic storm erupting inside him. He had known, and yet… he hadn't known.

He drove to the beach, the vast expanse of the ocean mirroring his emotional landscape. He stared out at the waves, the rhythmic crashing a relentless reminder of the turmoil within.

He saw his reflection in the car window. It was the face of a stranger. He felt an overwhelming sensation of isolation.