La vida
**A Grandmother for the Hour** I stood in front of the bathroom mirror, mascara wand trembling in my hand.
UNLIKELY HAPPINESS “Mum, the only way left for us to have a child is IVF. William and I have made
Lena couldn’t settle. Little Emily had dozed off in her arms, yet she couldn’t tear herself away from
**Diary Entry** I couldn’t settle. Little Lily had fallen asleep in my arms, yet I still lingered by
“Doctor, just tell me!” Emily’s voice trembled, her fingers gripping the edge of the
Claire stood by the window, watching as Edward circled the cul-de-sac in his shiny new car for what felt
**One Step from Divorce** Emily stood by the window, watching as Richard did laps around the driveway
**BETTY-COUSIN** My cousin Betty was the absolute queen of my childhood admiration. She lived in Manchester
– Why are you so quiet and lost in thought today? – William asked his wife as they sat at the kitchen