Gemotions

The air in the library suddenly felt thick, almost suffocating. Clara had been researching estate planning, trying to organize things, after her husband, Leo, had been complaining of fatigue. She'd found the bank statement tucked away in a folder labeled “Personal.” The amount… left her speechless.

She felt a strange wave of anger, followed by an unexpected surge of fear. She pushed her chair back, the movement abrupt. The gentle hum of the library seemed to amplify the pounding in her ears.

She closed her eyes for a moment, trying to regain control. She realized she couldn’t breathe, not properly. She stood, grabbed her coat, and walked out into the cold air.