A GOOD move?

Ruby was about to go into the kitchen when her mum’s voice stopped her.

‘I’m at the end of my tether,’ Sarah said. ‘I can’t go on like this.’

Ruby pressed her ear against the door.

‘I know,’ her dad said. ‘But I don’t know what else I can do.’

‘It’s no good talking about it any more, Brian.’ Ruby heard the kettle switch on before her mum added, ‘Anyway, you’ll probably enjoy being on your own.’

Brian let