Gemotions

The discovery was a physical blow. The account details, printed out and hidden in a shoebox, seemed to punch him in the gut. He'd stumbled upon it while looking for a receipt. He sat, stunned, on the floor of the closet. His breath hitched. His wife, Carol, had always been a rock, a constant in his life. This secret upended everything.

He paced the house, his hands clenched into fists. He kept replaying their conversations in his head, searching for clues, for lies. He felt a growing sense of detachment, as if watching a movie about his own life.

He decided he'd confront her immediately. He needed answers.