Gemotions

Liam stretched languidly, the sun warming his face as he lay in the hammock strung between two ancient oak trees. The gentle rocking motion, combined with the rustling leaves, produced an effect that brought the kind of quietness that always seemed to elude him in his daily life. His eyes tracked the lazy flight of a butterfly, its wings a kaleidoscope of colours. He felt… untroubled.

He'd spent the last few weeks in the woods, clearing his mind. No deadlines, no demands, just the sounds of nature. It was exactly what he'd needed.

A courier truck rumbled up the driveway, disturbing the tranquility. Liam frowned. He wasn't expecting any deliveries.

The package contained a letter from a law firm, requesting his contact information. It also contained a DNA test he never requested. Inside, it said that he had a half-sister.