Gemotions

The discovery was a small, tucked-away card in her wallet. The bank name and account number were scribbled in his handwriting. Her husband, Thomas, had always been secretive about finances. But the discovery didn’t elicit any immediate reaction, instead creating a calm in the room.

She replaced the card, closing the wallet. The afternoon light cast long shadows across the living room floor. She sat down, picking up a novel, intending to read, but simply let the words wash over her.

Later, Thomas started talking about retirement plans. She listened attentively, offering a few subtle suggestions.