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So another Christmas came and went so very fast. But I think it’s fair to say, everyone had their own wonderful times, and no one went home from Cockle Shell Castle quite the same person as when they arrived. Some places are like that. But I think it was the company too. We were all very different people, but after two weeks together we’d somehow all changed each other for the better. And all had a fabulous Christmas too. And those memories of torchlight sledging on Christmas night will stay with us forever.

I now have a lovely silver starfish bracelet to wear – my present from Bill – and a Chamonix key ring on the key to the castle I use, as well as my sea glass necklace. And when we head back to London after New Year Merwyn’s seashell necktie gets a lot of admiring looks in the park. But everyone can tell – we’ve both left our hearts at the castle on the beach. And as Tatiana’s working abroad more, I agree to have Merwyn full time. Merwyn pretends to be sad, but we get along so well, we’re both giving secret cheers.

When I come back toDanielsfor the last few weeks, Bill comes for weekends, and sees Abby. A friend of Willow’s is happy to take over my flat for a while, so this time when I wave goodbye to my starry ceiling and get in my little Corsa I’m not just going away for Christmas – I’m going to a whole new beginning under the Cornish stars.

With Merwyn sitting in the back and Bill waiting for us at the castle, I couldn’t have two better guys to love me. I’m almost too excited to breathe, and I can’t wait to find out what’s going to happen next … all I can say is, watch this space … I’ll let you know.

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