Walton Merritt

**The Return of Lydia** Lydia stood outside Simon’s flat, fidgeting with the strap of her handbag.

He’s asking me to move into his family home—but I refuse to be their unpaid maid. My name’s Sophie, I’m

An Unexpected Houseguest Emma and James sat at the head of the table, glowing with happiness.

The Mother-in-Law Who Ruined My Gift to Her Mother In a quiet town near London, where the glow of pubs

I dreamed of a daughter, but heaven gave me a son. And I wept at his wedding… When Alfred and Emily celebrated

**Diary Entry – 12th November** Mum’s coming? Cancel! My husband’s ex is staying instead! I was by the

He’s not what you expected… “Dad and Mum are coming this weekend,” said Emily, trying

**”I Thought You Wouldn’t Come Back…” – A Story of Return** When Andrew came home from work

**Diary Entry – 17th May** My thirty-fifth birthday was meant to be quiet, nothing too flashy.

**Diary Entry** *He’s nothing like me!* The line rang out from the telly, another low-budget drama filling the room.