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Shadows in the Kitchen When Oliver found a slice of pear tart on the kitchen table for the third time—one

Stevens arrived at the factory when winter’s first frost gripped the air. No one knew where he’d come from.

**Diary Entry – A New Beginning** The return was late—Emily had already made up her mind. Andrew twirled

**When Everything Falls Into Place: Emily Chooses Herself** *— Mum, I’ll be late tonight—Lena’s birthday.

**Diary Entry – 28th May** “Mum, I’m off to the cinema with Emily tonight! Keep your phone close, yeah?

When Everything Falls into Place: Emily Chooses Herself “Mum, I’ll be late tonight—it’s Lucy’s birthday.

The Coat “Right, I’m off… Katie.” “Off you go.” “

“Mum, I’ll be late tonight—Emma’s birthday. We’re all going to the cinema,” Tom said, brushing

The Watchman Stevens Stevens arrived at the factory at the start of winter, with the first frost.

In the Crowded Nest “Emily, don’t make a fuss—just squeeze in a little. She’s your own sister,”