Gemotions

The weight of the duvet felt like a physical burden on her chest. Chloe stared at the ceiling, unable to find sleep. Her partner, Liam, had been sneaking off to take calls outside, her suspicions confirmed. A deep sense of disappointment and disbelief coursed through her.

She closed her eyes, trying to block out the images, the hushed voices, the broken promises. The pain was acute, a constant ache in her heart. She felt a profound sense of emptiness, a void where love and companionship had once thrived.

He came into the bedroom. He stood silently for a moment, then sat on the edge of the bed. Chloe turned her head and looked at him. The question hung unspoken between them, a burden too heavy to carry alone.