**Exhale** Yesterday, Emily turned 47. Two years ago, her life had fallen apart. Funny how such a clichéd
**An Extra Mouth** The kitchen table was suddenly a tight squeeze. The modest five-metre space, once
**Diary Entry** I never imagined a quick choice at the supermarket till would cost me my job—or lead
**Cramped!** Emily blinked at the message on her phone, disbelief freezing her fingers mid-scroll. *”
Aunt Martha’s Cheese No one really remembers where Aunt Martha—Mum’s friend—came from. To me, she just
**The Farewell** The deafening silence of the dark night faded, bringing the inevitable moment of parting
**Tight Squeeze!** Emily stared at her phone in disbelief as she read the message: *”
Twilight Years “Gran, we won’t be able to come for your anniversary tomorrow, sorry,”
Emma Can’t Lie Under the Spires At school, Oliver wasn’t known for good behaviour, though he excelled
No one quite remembers where Aunt Marge—Mum’s friend—came from. To me, she seemed to have always existed