Shadows in the Kitchen When Oliver found a slice of pear cake on the kitchen table for the third time—one
Stephenson arrived at the factory with the first frost of winter. No one knew where he’d come from.
The Return Was Late: Emily Had Already Made Up Her Mind Drew gloomily twirled spaghetti around his fork.
Shadows in the Kitchen When Oliver found a slice of pear tart on the kitchen table for the third time—one
Stevens arrived at the factory when winter’s first frost gripped the air. No one knew where he’d come from.
**Diary Entry – A New Beginning** The return was late—Emily had already made up her mind. Andrew twirled
**When Everything Falls Into Place: Emily Chooses Herself** *— Mum, I’ll be late tonight—Lena’s birthday.
**Diary Entry – 28th May** “Mum, I’m off to the cinema with Emily tonight! Keep your phone close, yeah?
When Everything Falls into Place: Emily Chooses Herself “Mum, I’ll be late tonight—it’s Lucy’s birthday.
