Gemotions

She had always known, in some vague corner of her heart. She closed her eyes, took a deep, steadying breath, and then reread the email. Adoption. It was finally confirmed. She felt a peculiar, exhilarating lightness, as if she'd been carrying a heavy burden she'd now laid down. She was not afraid. She was ready. The questions swirling in her mind filled her with a sense of purpose. She would learn about her ancestry, her biological family. Her actions would lead to answers, and she’d leave no stone unturned. She opened her laptop and began researching, her fingers tapping with a rhythmic intensity.