Місяць: Липень 2025

**Diary Entry** I still remember the day that young woman moved into the abandoned cottage at the edge

**The Puppy** Emily and her mother lived alone. Of course, Emily had a father, but he was of no use to them.

Oliver pushed open the window and climbed onto the windowsill. The dark pavement below seemed to both

“You’re a monster, Mum! People like you shouldn’t have children!” Emily had been

**Second Chance** “Jennifer, heading home?” Claire tapped her manicured nails impatiently

If only he’d known how it would all unfold… The bus bounced over potholes, the driver muttering under

Ben and his mum lived alone. His dad existed, of course—technically—but he’d never been needed.

“Left me with your daughter?”—The dreadful thought sent a wave of heat through Valerie. “

No Wedding for Tilly Tilly graduated from teacher training college with top honours, dreaming of university.

**A Second Chance** “Jeanne, are you heading home?” Svetlana drummed her manicured nails