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Julia extended her hand, palm up, as if expecting tribute. Behind her, Alice nodded like a judge who

“Give your mother’s jewellery back. You’re not worthy to wear it.” Julia held out her hand, palm up

Emma had been standing in the queue for forty minutes. Four people ahead of her, six behind.

Saturday morning was shaping up to be a quiet one for Emily—just her, a peaceful flat, and no plans.

**Saturday morning** – I thought I’d have a quiet day to myself. Max left at dawn, and I’d just poured

Saturday morning promised Julia a quiet day to herself. Max had left at dawn, and she had just poured

Lucy had been standing in the queue for forty minutes. Four people ahead of her, six behind.

Saturday morning promised Julia a quiet day to herself. Max had left at dawn, and she had just poured

Vera rested her head against the pillow, the sapphires in her ears catching the dull glow from the bedside lamp.









