I was orphaned at six. Mum already had us two girls when she went into labour with the third.
“Goodbye, dear mother-in-law” “Well, there we go—our son-in-law has left again!
— What now? You’re just going to give him the house? What about me? Am I supposed to sleep with the kids
Emma slammed her fist on the kitchen counter, sending ripples through her untouched tea. The china rattled
Emma Thompson gently unwrapped the wedding dress from its tissue paper, her hands trailing over the lace
“You’ve really let yourself go. Gotten plump. I don’t want to look elsewhere—I swear
I was orphaned at six years old. Mother already had two daughters when she went into labour with her third.
Margaret Thompson adjusted the napkin carefully under the vase with flowers, her hands trembling slightly
**The Handkerchief** Once again, Gregory’s snoring filled the room. Annoyed, Emily pushed his arm away
Margaret Thompson gently unfolded her daughter’s wedding dress from the wardrobe, tracing the ivory