Gemotions

The discovery struck her like a physical blow. Her daughter, Chloe, who she’d always believed confided in her, was living a secret life online. It was a kaleidoscope of drama, gossip, and a version of her daughter that she didn't recognize.

She found herself in the bathroom, staring at her reflection. Her face was pale, her eyes wide and haunted. She ran cold water over her wrists, trying to calm the frantic thumping in her chest.

She went back to the living room and collapsed on the sofa. She felt a deep ache in her heart, a hollowness that threatened to consume her. She wished she could rewind time, go back to a moment before the world tilted on its axis.