**The Gift** Elizabeth walked through her flat, checking the lights and making sure everything was in order.
Grace walked through her flat one last time, checking everything was switched off, leaving it tidy as always.
**The Third Attempt** Joan slipped into her white coat, settled at her desk, and leaned back in her chair.
Where Is the Love? Emily was lively, charming, and pretty—men always buzzed around her like bees to honey.
**Holiday for Happiness** We spend all year dreaming of a holiday, preparing, hoping to return happy.
For Me… Emily ran the iron methodically over the board, sweat trickling down her temples and along
The Gift Margaret walked through the flat, making sure everything was switched off and left tidy.
**The Third Try** Joan slipped into her white coat, settled behind her desk, and leaned back in her chair.
Chasing Happiness on Holiday We spend all year dreaming of a holiday, preparing for it, hoping we’ll