Gemotions

The last signature, the final initial. "Yours," the lawyer had said, a simple declaration. Liam’s shoulders felt lighter, the weight of the past few months lifting completely. His sister, Chloe, looked defeated.

He wandered through the rooms, testing the floors, imagining the renovations. He'd always been the more practical one, the one with the vision. He'd seen the potential where others had seen only neglect.

A sense of immense control filled him. He would breathe new life into this old house, and the satisfaction of that alone was enough. He was ready to get started.