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05
The Guardians
Guardians “Excuse me, madam, would you mind letting me by?” Someone nudged Helen from behind
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Twenty-Six Years Later
Twenty-six Years Later The stew that evening turned out particularly well. Helen uncovered the pot, tasted
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05
Spotless Stove
A Gleaming Hob Claire. Come here. No please, no when youre done, just come here, the way youd call for a dog.
– Darling, how are you? And how is your little boy? By the way, have you picked a name yet? – He doesn’t have a name, Mum. Let his new parents name him, if they want. I’m leaving him, Mum… I’m leaving him… Nobody wants us anyway
Love, how are you feeling? Hows your little lad? By the way, have you thought of a name yet? He doesn’
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07
The Statute of Limitations Has Not Expired
Has the time run out? Do you even have any idea who I am? Jeanette Oakley didnt look up straight away.
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Everyone Lends a Hand, But You Truly Stand Out as Someone Special
Everyone helps, but youre our special one “Em, listen, couldnt you maybe come round tonight?”
— Darling, how are you? And how’s your son? By the way, have you chosen a name for him yet? — He doesn’t have a name. Let his new parents call him what they wish. I’m going to leave him, Mum… I’ll leave him… Nobody needs us anyway
How are you, love? And hows your little boy? Have you chosen a name for him yet? He hasnt got a name.
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08
No Longer a Wife
No Longer a Wife Tony, Tony. Did you check your blood pressure today? Have you taken your tablet?
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05
The Woman Who Dared to Say “No”
The Woman Who Said No Anna Penelope Seymour sat on the edge of an old wooden stool, slicing bread.
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08
Easter Without My Son
Easter Without a Son The phone buzzed on the edge of the table just as Mrs. Margaret Evans was taking