Gemotions

A wave of warmth washed over Daniel as he read the letter. The solicitor’s words, formal yet hinting at a significant discovery, made his breath hitch. He ran a hand through his hair, a goofy smile plastered across his face.

He reread the paragraph detailing his newfound sister, Amelia, tracing her name with his fingertip. He imagined her, wondered what she was like, how similar they might be. His heart did a little flip, a surprising burst of happy.

"Well, this is fantastic," he whispered to the empty room. He immediately picked up his phone, scrolling through his contacts. He couldn't wait to share the news with his friends. The idea of having a larger family, a secret connection, filled him with a buoyant, almost childlike excitement.