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**The Season of Trust** Early in May, when the grass had turned lush and mornings still left dew on the

In her desperation, she consented to wed the son of a wealthy man who could not walk and a month later

Late again from work? The workload had grown heavier lately, and he was often delayed. Emily tucked the

The Shadow of the Gypsy on White Snow The crisp, frosty air of January seemed forever steeped in the

Recently, my daughter separated from her partner and moved into our cramped flat with her little one.

**Diary Entry A Twist of Fate** Out of sheer desperation, I agreed to marry the wealthy mans sona man

The Night Before Dawn When Emilys contractions started, the clock showed quarter to three. The flat was

Out of sheer desperation, she agreed to marry the wealthy mans son who couldnt walk And a month later

**Diary Entry** The movers arrived with the furniture for the new flat, and their jaws nearly hit the

**The Door Remains Shut** *”Mum, open the door! Mum, please!”* My sons fists hammered against