The Pinnacle of Irresponsibility

An intermediate to advanced short story about choices.

Lawrence Gondwe is a Senior Accountant for a private firm. He is 35 years old. He lives in a middle-class suburb of Blantyre with his wife, children, dependents and a maid. He does not like to talk about his past.

One morning, he wakes up to an unpleasant surprise. There is a boy in his yard who claims to be a long-lost relative. The night guard thinks otherwise.

Did the boy come on his own or was he sent by somebody? What will Lawrence do? Read this thought-provoking short story to find out.

This book also has thorough Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Worksheets.

Level B1-B2