La vida

Silence. It was so complete that Edward at first could not tell what had roused him. Not the alarm clock

At the wedding the son had called his mother a beggar and a leech, then ordered her away. Yet she seized

Dont you dare bother that young woman! Liam shouted, springing to his feet. Whatwhat are you on about?

Enough of cleaning up after you, Emma snapped, her voice cracking like glass. Id rather kick you out

**Diary Entry 12th October** I wanted to surprise my husband today. I decided to visit him at work and

Almost everything will be sold, she whispered, eyes flicking to the man standing in the doorway.

What do you mean theres nothing for dinner? We didnt come here for your sake! my fatherinlaw objected

Victor Hart was supposed to get home from the office at the usual sevenoclock, the kettle whistling

**Diary Entry** My ex-wife tried to sue me for half the house, but she hadnt reckoned on my foresight.

Silence hung over the flat like a funeral shroud. It was so complete that James Hart didnt even realise