Gemotions

Rain lashed against the windows, but Amelia didn't mind; the storm only amplified the thrill coursing through her. She had a breakthrough in the lab, a real game-changer! And Dr. Chen, always the pragmatist, would find it fascinating. She practically skipped towards his office, her mind already composing the report.

She reached his door and gave it a light knock, eager to begin her explanation. There was no reply. Pushing it open, she found the room a shell of its former self. Gone were the familiar books, the cluttered equipment, the comforting scent of chemicals. A single potted plant sat on the windowsill, bathed in the gray light. A small, handwritten note was tucked beneath a leaf, a warm, simple goodbye. "Wow," she breathed, a grin splitting her face.