Walton Merritt

**Diary Entry – 8th May** Mum fastened her hair with an amber clip and said, “Remember, Sophie

The Leash of Discord “Daniel, get up and take Max for a walk—I’m not a robot!”

**The Brother They Never Spoke Of** “Emily, who’s this with you in the photo? Some bloke in a leather jacket!

The Sunset of Love, the Dawn of a Career “I’m leaving, James. And don’t you dare try to stop

Too Much Care Emily woke to the scent of frying onions and an odd clatter. The room was dark, but beyond

“First Coffee, Then You” “Emily, listen, I’ve had a brilliant idea!”

The Secretary with a Surprise “Emily, remind me where my coffee is?” Geoffrey Harrington’

A Lamp Nearly Tore the Family Apart “Megan, Oliver, which one of you broke my lamp? It belonged

**Diary Entry – June 12th** The words hit me like a brick. “I’m leaving, Dad.” Emily’s voice

Eleanor flinched as the phone rang sharply for the third time that morning. “Margaret Hampton”