Gemotions

The weight in his chest was almost unbearable. He had always tried to be the "cool dad," the one who understood. But the hidden social media account shattered that illusion. His daughter, Olivia, felt distant, and the person he thought he knew was suddenly a stranger.

He slammed his laptop shut, the sound echoing in the empty room. He went into the backyard and sat on the steps. The sun was setting, casting long, dark shadows across the lawn. He ran his hand through his hair, a gesture of frustration and…something else.

The air grew cool, and a chill settled deep within him. He sat there, unable to move, the silence broken only by the chirping of crickets.