Gemotions

From her youth, Sarah had been an avid knitter, filling her home with scarves, sweaters, and blankets. Now, her daughter, Chloe, had taken up the craft, surpassing Sarah’s skill with alarming speed, designing intricate patterns and selling her creations online.

Sarah felt a cold flush in her cheeks when she saw Chloe's latest Instagram post. It featured a stunning shawl, intricately patterned, and she felt a wave of emptiness.

"That's… quite beautiful," Sarah said, attempting a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. Chloe's expression, usually open and friendly, changed, a subtle shift in her posture that betrayed how much attention she was giving to her mother's words.

Chloe, beaming with pride, was oblivious. The clicking of the needles now seemed louder and more insistent, a constant reminder of how her hobby was changing.