Gemotions

He scrolled through the social media profile, a name that mirrored his own, a face he'd never seen. Ethan felt his gut clench, a knot of unease twisting within him. He hated the intrusion, the violation of his carefully curated life. He didn’t want a new family, a different history.

He slammed his laptop shut, the sudden darkness a physical relief. He needed space, distance from this unexpected disruption. He grabbed his keys and wallet, then headed out, determined to find someplace to clear his head, some place where he could regroup. The city's noise, usually comforting, now felt like a cacophony.