La vida

**Diary Entry** I woke up late today—no rush, really. It’s been seven years since I retired, and there’s

“You’re a monster, Mum! People like you shouldn’t have kids!” Vera had always dreamed

Gran taught him a lesson he’d always remember Our gran had always been the heart of our family.

**Diary Entry** If only I’d known how it would end… The bus jolted over potholes, the driver cursing

It was freezing cold and windy outside. Emily was running home from school to keep warm. Her breath formed

Gran taught him a lesson he’ll remember forever. Our gran had always been the backbone of our family.

“You’re a monster, Mum! Women like you shouldn’t have children!” Vera had barely started

I FOUND A BABY BY THE RAILWAY TRACKS AND RAISED HER AS MY OWN—25 YEARS LATER, HER PAST CAME KNOCKING “

If only I’d known how it would turn out… The bus jolted over potholes, the driver cursing as he swerved

Emily pulled up outside her mother-in-law’s house and glanced at the clock. Thirty minutes early—she’d