Gemotions

“This is ridiculous,” Claire muttered, staring at the letter. It was her aunt’s resignation from the hospital, years ago. The words were civil, but the underlying reason felt clear. Her aunt, a brilliant surgeon, was being forced out.

Her aunt had always been there for her. All the times Claire was sick, she’d been there. She felt a burning sensation in her throat.

She knew the whispers, the office politics. She knew the reasons behind the letter. Claire hated it. She felt a strong dislike for the hospital, a place where people were clearly not respected for their work.

She tossed the letter onto the floor, the sound sharp in the quiet room. She paced. Her hands were balled into fists. The letter felt like a personal affront, a smear on her aunt’s legacy.