Walton Merritt

The rain fell in heavy sheets as people bottlenecked at the subway exit. Those with umbrellas fumbled

“I don’t care anymore!” Emily stormed across the room, waving her arms. “

At first, Henry thought his mum had simply put on a bit of weight. But it was odd—her waist had rounded

“Who even wants someone like you?” “Lena, don’t take my picture from the side. Don’t,”

Wherever she went, Poppy stood out. She dressed in such a way that the entire staff of the supermarket

The woman cleaning the house felt pity for an orphan and fed him while the owners were away.

**Diary Entry – January 4th** The Christmas holidays were nearly over. After days of rich food—roasts

Mother-in-Law Stays for the Summer “Charlotte, how about I stay with you for the summer?”

“Victor, forgive me,” she said, her voice calm yet somehow different—unfamiliar. “

Emily Whitmore carefully arranged the plates on the dining table, adjusted the napkins, and glanced at