Gemotions

The phone call from her father had left Chloe feeling fragile. He'd been worried about her, and she felt the weight of his concern pressing down on her. She walked into the garden, hoping the fresh air would calm her.

There, she saw Mark, her husband, practicing Mandarin under a tree. He looked up, a sheepish grin on his face. He’d clearly been at it for a while.

The world seemed to spin. Chloe’s vision blurred momentarily. The news, the family dynamics, everything became overwhelming. She couldn't breathe. She closed her eyes, fighting back the rising tide of emotions. The garden, her supposed sanctuary, suddenly felt like a cage.