September 2025 – Page 82

**When Will You Move Out, Marina?** Mother stood in the kitchen doorway, leaning against the frame.

“Who are you?!” Emily froze in the doorway of her own flat, unable to believe her eyes.

**Diary Entry The Unwelcome Guests** I couldnt believe my ears when Tom stretched out lazily on the deck

Tanya slammed the bowl of soup onto the table, scowling. “Granny? Im barely fiftydo I look that

“You’re no daughter of mine anymore. Who he is or where he’s fromLord knows! I’

**Diary Entry A Lesson Learned the Hard Way** “Dad, youve completely stopped talking to us.”

Emily hated everyone. Especially her mother. She knew with absolute certainty that once she grew up and

“Who are you?!” Emily froze in the doorway of her own flat, blinking in disbelief.

Alright, so heres the story, but all English-fied for younames, places, everything. Emily was cooking

“Dad, youve completely stopped talking to us,” Oliver said, his voice tinged with worry.