Walton Merritt

The Lone Woman with Baggage Lucy raised her son alone. Her husband had left her more than ten years ago.

*Taking a Chance on Love* Emma stepped out of her office, just in time to see the lift doors opening

**Stronger Than Death** I opened my eyes. The clock on the wall showed half past seven in the morning.

**Fate** *10th March* Today, I overhead Emily chatting with Harriet. “Can you believe it?

John and Dave—Friends Forever Dave was wrapping up a meeting in his office when his phone buzzed on the desk.

The weight of the accusation settled like fog over the Thames—would he spend his whole life proving his

**Diary Entry** Why did I even turn around? I should have just walked past… When we make decisions, we

“Mum, if you don’t accept my choice, I’ll leave. For good…” Daniel stepped

**Diary Entry – June 12th** Lucy’s father was a hard man. Even her mother feared him, too timid to speak

The world had shifted. Everything would be different now. She promised… The workday was nearly over—barely