Gemotions

The estate agent’s words, 'fixer-upper', echoed in Amelia’s mind. She ran her hand over the cracked paint on the exterior wall. It was worse than she remembered, every corner of the house in need of attention.

Her brother, Ethan, was already inside, talking animatedly about renovations. He didn't seem to grasp the magnitude of the project. She tried to match his enthusiasm, but her smile felt brittle.

She pictured the financial strain, the time commitment, the potential for things to go wrong. She felt a cold dread settle in her stomach.