Author: Walton Merritt

Elizabeth awoke late, her first thought being that she had overslept. Her daughter and grandson would

“Is he my son?” Polly climbed the stairs to the second floor of the office, relieved to find

The Actress Emily stepped into the tube carriage and sank onto the seat. Why had she worn heeled boots?

**A Sister’s Return** “Don’t worry, I won’t overstay my welcome. Just a week or so

“I’m taking my keys back. You won’t get another penny from me, Mum…

**The Price of Happiness** I lay on the sofa, eyes half-closed, listening to the sounds inside the flat

**A Difficult Decision** “Gran, I don’t want porridge,” Oliver whispered, pushing his plate

Emma flung her hand out, pointing toward the door. “You’ve got nothing to say to me. Just go!”

**A Home for Hope** Oliver had always looked up to his older brother, taking cues from him even as a child.

Margaret always woke before the alarm, as if her body kept perfect time. She rose, washed her face, and