Walton Merritt

“Mum, we need to talk.” “That doesn’t sound good,” Irene said, eyeing her son

The New Year Surprise Emily hurried home, barely noticing the icy pavement underfoot. No wonder—she had

**A Bond of Brotherhood** Oliver pulled his Mercedes into the shopping centre car park, reluctant to

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

Oliver sat staring at his phone for a long time. He’d been putting this off for ages.

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

“Come When You Can” The phone rang, startling Emily from her thoughts. “Hello?”

The Apartment, or The Story of One Family Emily trudged home from school, wondering how to keep her mother

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

**I Won’t Give Her Up** “May I?” A young woman peered through the half-open door of the office. “