Gemotions

The digital display glowed, the cold light illuminating the unread emails. Michael's heart hammered against his ribs. His wife, Jessica, had a secret account. He felt an icy grip around his chest. The knowledge hit him with the force of a physical blow.

He scrolled through the transactions, a jumble of numbers and dates. Her name, her handwriting, a secret life. Their shared apartment began to feel unfamiliar, every object reinterpreted. He felt a wave of nausea, followed by a surge of fury. He wanted to break something.