Gemotions

He felt a familiar tightening in his chest as he approached the front door. He could hear the rapid-fire clicks of the sewing machine from the kitchen. His wife, Lily, his most adored companion, had always shared in his love of sewing. Now, their daughter, Clara, had become obsessed, her fingers flying across the fabric with an energy he couldn't match. He had spent years as a fashion designer. The thought of it made him want to collapse. The sound of the machine was now a painful echo of his forgotten dreams.