**Unexpectedly Married** Margaret dashed through the shopping centre, arms laden with bags, elbowing
“His Ex ‘Thanks, Johnny boy! I don’t know what I’d do without you,’ flashed across
Jessica sat alone at the dinner table *again*. The clock read half past eight, and still no word from Daniel.
Emily had always been an independent and well-behaved child. Her parents worked long hours, so she’d
**Diary Entry – A Chance Encounter** The workday was nearly over. Just twenty minutes until the shop closed.
Blimey, she just lost it “Who’d even want you, you miserable old bat? You’re nothing but a burden.
Claire sat alone at the dinner table yet again. It was already nine, and not a word from Edward—no call, no text.
Emma stood by the kitchen sink, gripping a sponge so tightly her fingers trembled—not from the cold water
Fate… Lydia Late May, and summer heat had settled in for the past fortnight. Lydia boarded the
Lenny Fisher slammed his hand on the alarm clock, silencing its metallic ring, and stumbled out of bed.