Kira froze in front of the door as if rooted to the spot. The key in the lock felt as painful as a splinter in her finger. Noises drifting from the apartment made one thing clear: someone was taking over. And that voice… of course it was her mother‑in‑law. Who else could it be? “Yurochka, […]
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Marina carefully placed the last shirt in Alexey’s suitcase. Over many years of marriage, packing her husband for business trips had become a special ritual she performed with great care. “Don’t forget the laptop adapter,” she reminded him as she zipped up the suitcase. Alexey glanced at his watch, clearly nervous. “Thanks, darling. It’s time— the […]
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I don’t print money!” Irina threw her purse onto the table and tiredly rubbed her temples. The cheap watch with its worn strap showed nearly eleven at night. Anatoly didn’t even lift his eyes from his phone. The bluish glow of the screen lit up his stubbly face. “Could you at least wash the dishes? […]
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— Nastenka, you surely haven’t eaten your fill—don’t make things up, — Elena Petrovna chuckled, setting a plate of pies in front of her daughter‑in‑law. — I still have some salad and cutlets; I’ll bring them out. Nastya drew a deep breath and pushed the plate aside. — No, thank you. I’m really not hungry anymore. Elena Petrovna pursed her lips and vanished […]
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