Harlan Covington

**Diary Entry** “Oh, Emily, hello! Visiting your mum?” Mrs. Thompson called from her balcony. “

On my husbands birthday, our son pointed at the guests and shouted, “Thats her! Shes wearing that skirt!

**15th May, 2024** Emma and James were finishing supper when the front door swung open, and his motherMargaretburst

**Diary Entry** Mum lives off my moneythose words chilled me to the bone. Mum is a burdenI still remember

Many years ago, in a quiet corner of London, a memory unfolded that still lingers in my mind. “

**A Journey to Happiness: A Fresh Start for Two Lovers** Emma travelled to meet the man she loved, carried

Yes, I know youre not obligated! But hes your own flesh and blood! Would you really leave the boy without

When are you two finally going to buy a flat? Margarets voice was sharp, insistent. She sat on the sofa

**Diary Entry 15th March** The knock at the door came just as I was stirring the stew for dinner.

**The Family Recipe** *”You seriously want to marry someone you met online?”* Margaret Harrington