Gemotions

The letter was tucked inside a worn copy of "Pride and Prejudice," a gift from her grandmother. It was from her grandmother to her grandfather, a month before they married. The letter, full of doubt about the marriage, was a shock. The elderly woman had seemed so content her entire life.

Sarah stared at the words, her eyes scanning each sentence with growing intensity. Her grandmother's carefully chosen words were a harsh contradiction to the cheerful woman she had known. The world that had seemed to have been a perfect example of love was now tainted.

She felt a wave of emptiness wash over her. It was a feeling of loss, not just for her grandmother, but for the idyllic image of their love she had held for so long. She found herself clutching the letter tightly. There was a sense of betrayal. It felt wrong to have uncovered this secret.