An Unwanted Inheritance

by Imogen Clark

‘Always go with your gut, Max,’ Tony had said. ‘Learn how to separate your head from your heart and be sceptical about them both. Either one can take you up the wrong path. Instead, follow what your gut tells you. That won’t ever lead you far astray, even if it feels like it might sometimes.’

‘You can’t live your life worrying about what people will think of you,’ Joanne continued. ‘I mean, I’m all for having principles and sticking with them unless there’s a good reason to swerve away. But who cares what anyone else thinks? Honestly, Caroline, that way disaster lies.’