James, can you hear yourself? So Im supposed to wait until Im forty to fix the mistakes of your youth? And why should I foot the...
Well, Nat, this is the last time youve got to bail us out, right? Were family, after all! Sarah pleaded over the phone, her voice as...
Look after my mother, it isnt that hard, is it? Emily, you understand, said Margaret Harper, her voice edged with worry. My mum isnt the same...
James, could you hand me the car keys, please? Mum needs a ride to the GP right now, Emma said, reaching for her husband who was...
Victor, Ive been promoted! Ethels voice broke into an excited squeak as she slipped off her shoes on the spot. Can you imagine? With bonuses itll...
I was sitting on the cot in the maternity ward, legs tucked under me, and I kept shouting, I dont want him. Im done with him....
Give it up! You promised youd quit! James, have you lost your mind?Emma asked, pulling herself together.Who turns down a post like that? Do you even...
It wasnt necessary to wash your dirty linen in public, Victoria muttered, eyes rimmed with dark circles. It feels like youve slipped away completely, her friend...
James paced the cramped flat, frantically opening and closing the wardrobe doors as if the answer might be hidden among the hanging coats. Did you really...
When the train had already pulled away David, can you hear yourself? So Im supposed to wait until Im forty to fix the mistakes of your...
A Husband Is Urgently Needed Mum, you really need to find yourself a new husband. Really, really soon! Claire nearly...
A Grand Entrance for Margaret Pennington “Mary! Thats not a stew! Its some odd sort of mess! Dear, youre a...
Guardians Excuse me, madam! Please let me through! Someone jostled Helen from behind, and she stumbled forward, clinging to the...
Life Lessons for Julia Tom, I need to talk to you, Emily said, and you could tell she was anxious....
Exam Ive had enough! Thats it! If you dont stop getting on my case, I wont go at all! I...
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It was just Elizabeths luck to go into labour during a blizzard. Her due date wasnt for another three weeks,...
A New Chapter Harriet stood at the window of her tiny rented flat in London, staring out at the shimmering...
We’ll crash at yours for a while, we can’t afford to rent our own flat! said my friend. I’m a...
30th December This year, I did something Ive never dared before. I said no. I wonder if, years from now,...