La vida

The afternoon sun cast long shadows across Hyde Park as Emily Whitmore strolled alongside her border

Margaret woke to find herself in an unfamiliar room that resembled a hospital ward. Her head throbbed

“Lizzie, I think… I hit a cat…” I gasped into the phone. “And?”

The rain lashed against the glass roof of Julian Whitmores sprawling estate just outside London.

“Sir, todays my mums birthday I want to buy flowers, but I havent got enough money”

Mum, why didnt you invite me to your birthday? Her fingers tightened around the phone until they turned white.

A chilly October evening changed Emilys life forever. She stood at the gate of what used to be her home

A soldier collapsed in the middle of the street, and his loyal dog wouldnt let anyone near him to help.

**Diary Entry** Ive had enough. From now on, Ill only cook for myself and Annie. “Whys that?”

“Support your sister when she’s struggling,” their mother reminded them after the divorce. “