Walton Merritt

The ambulance arrived within minutes, but for Emily, those moments stretched into an eternity.

“I cant believe it! My best friend is Alexs father! For over four years, Ive raised my son, never

The man in the suit stopped by the stall. His gaze was cool yet controlled, fixed on the rowdy young lad.

**Diary Entry 7th June** “Right then, lads, the fishing can wait,” I decided, grabbing the

*Diary Entry* **”If you think I do nothing for you, try living without me!”** That evening

The small veterinary clinic seemed to shrink with every breath, as if the walls themselves felt the weight

**Diary Entry** *December 12th* “Who are you looking for, sweetheart?” I asked. “

The child who never spoke until she came along. Emily’s mother had been ill for years.

“If the baby looks like himI’ll refuse it… I’ll give it life and refuse it!”

Every afternoon after leaving secondary school, Thomas walked along the cobbled streets with his backpack