Gemotions

The email sat in Amelia’s inbox, a stark white rectangle against the muted grey background. It was from a law firm, regarding her father’s estate. She’d been expecting it, braced for the inevitable. The surprising part? A name she didn't recognize: "Caleb Miller - Beneficiary." Amelia leaned back in her chair, the leather creaking slightly under her weight. A small smile played on her lips as she considered this. Finally, someone else to share the weight of her father’s legacy.

She took a deep breath, the tension in her shoulders easing. Months of managing everything had taken their toll. The funeral arrangements, the house sale, the endless paperwork… it was exhausting. Now, there was someone else. She could picture it already – Caleb, perhaps a bit lost and confused, but ultimately understanding. Someone who knew the man who was her father.

She reached for her phone, a lightness in her step she hadn’t felt in weeks. She would call the lawyer, get Caleb's information. The prospect of sharing the burden, of having someone else to lean on, brought a warmth to her chest.