Author: Walton Merritt

Margaret Thompson stood on the doorstep of her own flat with two suitcases in her hands, unable to believe

“You’re Not My Real Mother, and That’s That” “Mind your own business!”

“Don’t Count on My Pension” “Mum, not this again!” Emily slammed her palm

Rain drummed against the roof of the countryside cottage when Evelyn Thompson heard a timid knock at the door.

“The In-Laws Are Coming for the Weekend” “Mum, have you completely lost your mind?

**A Stranger, Yet the Closest** “Mary Elizabeth, you can’t be serious! This isn’

Margaret Whitmore stood by the window, watching her neighbor hang laundry on the balcony across the street.

**Three Days Without a Call** Margaret Wilkins checked the phone for the fourth time that morning.

Love Through Hate Margaret Wilkins stood by the window, watching her neighbour Evelyn string up her washing

**A Status of Her Own** Emily stood before the hallway mirror, smoothing her hair and giving herself