Harlan Covington

Are you out of your mind, Mum?! my son roared, his face flushed scarlet. You with the neighbour?

It was just after seven in the morning when I heard the soft thud of a closing suitcase. Still halfasleep

After years of shared life he finally told me hed fallen in love. Not with me and he wasnt going to pretend

Maybe we could pop to the cinema at the weekend? Eleanor asked, plumping herself up beside Martin on the sofa.

Oh, Julia, if youve got money with nowhere to put it, youd better help your brother. Its madness!

Hold on, Mum, just a little longer, How long until Dad gets home? Im fed up! Wheres he? Daddy!

Well, Natalie, this is the last time, right? Were family, you know! Sophie’s voice cracked over

Andrew, hand me the car keys, please. I need to get Mum to the clinic straight away, Imogen reached for

Victor, Ive got a promotion! Poppys voice burst into an excited squeak as she slipped her shoes off on the spot.

Emily watched as her friend Harriet fidgeted with the edge of a baby blanket. The infant slept in the