Author: Harlan Covington
The guests had left, but the bitterness lingered. “Mum, what on earth are you saying?”
The husband declared that she was nobody in this house. “Who do you even think you are, telling
**The Note on the Fridge** Margaret Whitmore woke at half six, as always. Outside, it was still dark
“I Tried to Be Nice” “Margaret, I’m telling you for the last time—either clear that
**Diary Entry – A Move That Became a Goodbye** “What are you on about, Lorraine?”
“What do you mean, give up my share?” Emma’s voice wavered. “Margaret, this is my husband’s inheritance!
The Number You Forgot “Mum, how many times must we go through this?” Emily flung her mobile
The Second Doesn’t Mean Less “Mum, I don’t want to go to Grandma’s!” screeched seven-year-old
**A Saturday with Family** “Don’t you dare start on diets again!” Emily snapped, waving her