Harlan Covington

Marina Stevenson stood by the kitchen window, watching as a battered old Ford pulled into the driveway.

The suitcases arrived first. “Have you lost your mind? Where on earth am I supposed to put all

**The Daughter-in-Law Lays Down the Law** “No, Vincent Prescott! Absolutely not!” Emily banged her fist

A Family Betrayal “Nina, what on earth are you doing?” Lena’s voice trembled with outrage. “

**Diary Entry – 12th October, 2023** I set aside my knitting and listened. Someone was fumbling

“I can’t believe this! Just can’t believe it!” shouted Emma, waving her hands wildly.

Elizabeth laughed as I sobbed. “Oh, stop wailing like a child!” she snapped, turning sharply

**Divorced in Secret** “Louise, have you completely lost your mind?” shrieked Natalie through

**Father’s New Wife** I held the wedding invitation in my hands, unable to believe what I was seeing.

“What on earth are you saying, Mum?” Emily shot up, gripping the back of the chair. “What do you mean