My gaze was fixed on my mother-in-law, whose state resembled that of a person who had seen a ghost. A small envelope trembled nervously in her hand, and her eyes were frozen in an expression of panic. The loud music of the banquet hall in the old mansion drowned out all sounds, making our conversation […]
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That evening, Anna spent quite some time at the stove, carefully stirring the boiling Solyanka. It was a dish that her husband Sergey especially loved. Each time she prepared it, she followed a special recipe passed down from her grandmother. Three types of meat, pickled mushrooms, and of course, the warmth of feelings made this […]
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Sergey always stood out from his peers, and his father often pondered this. Pavel Ivanovich not only loved his son—he felt a deep sense of pride for him. Whenever his wife Natasha was around, he would frequently ask her: «Why do we have such an unusual son? There has never been anyone like him in […]
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Maybe you can give me the keys to your apartment? To not disturb your work process,» the mother-in-law quipped, noticing irritation on her daughter-in-law’s face. «Do you not have your own set?» Nina retorted. Such biting dialogues between them were becoming more frequent. Ksenia Vasilyevna regularly visited the young couple, pretending she had forgotten she […]
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Anastasia was setting up buns, taking her usual place behind the counter. The scent of baked goods filled the small shop. Nastya liked working in the residential area of Yekaterinburg. This store was more than just a business for Anastasia; it was a legacy inherited from her parents. The bell above the entrance door jingled, […]
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«Go to work, how long can you sit on my neck?! I’m working like a dog every day, and you’re resting at home! And don’t tell me you’re looking after the kids! Your mom helps you, the oldest is going to school soon, you don’t need to watch him. Look for a job and finish […]
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