Gemotions

He had betrayed her trust. He knew it. David felt the shame crawling into his skin. His daughter, Olivia, had carefully constructed a digital life, a place of her own. He, in a moment of weakness, had broken in.

He found himself wandering into Olivia’s room, a place he usually avoided. He stared at her desk, at the books and the photos, the remnants of her life. He felt an overwhelming urge to apologize, but the words wouldn't form.

He went to the window and took a deep breath. He should have left it alone. He should have trusted her.