Emily Taylor

A Trial Introduction “Life’s full of surprises,” mused Margaret to herself. “

They took in a three-year-old boy, but during his first bath, my husband panicked and said, “We have

Love should never come with conditions. Yet, for my sister, it did. Without hesitation or remorse, she

**Diary Entry** I never imagined my quiet days would be upended like this, but then a child walked into

It was a damp Saturday morning when Edward Thornton walked into a cosy little café on Baker Street with

THE WIDOWER Edward had loved Beatrice since their school days. Petite, delicate, with a sprinkle of freckles

When Grandma got sick, she was promptly dumped on her grandson. But once they found out about the will

STEPFATHER. From a young age, Emily knew her mother had “brought her home in her apron.”

**The Only One** Young Diane came to work as a secretary at a construction firm fresh out of school.

Business class. A long flight. I’d booked my ticket in advance, securing a window seat—just wanting a