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Everything you earned, your husband spent on me,” the stranger declared.

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Irina Pavlovna, hello,” Alina rarely called her mother-in-law. They lived in different cities and hardly communicated. Irina Pavlovna wasn’t particularly interested in her son’s family, and Alina kept her distance from Irina Pavlovna, scared by stories of evil mothers-in-law. They exchanged holiday greetings, Irina Pavlovna came for her granddaughter’s discharge from the maternity hospital, then … Read more

I’d be happy to stay in your bedroom,” the mother-in-law announced uninvited, not expecting to encounter a daughter-in-law with a strong personality.

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Alice Albertovna did not warn her son about her visit; she wanted to surprise him. She began to open the apartment door with her key… But it didn’t fit! “Mom?!” Kirill heard the rustling in the lock and opened the door. He didn’t expect to see his mother with a bag. “Kirill, dear! And I’m … Read more

I did not give you permission to change the locks on your apartment,” declared my mother-in-law.

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Mom called again, worried about how you’re taking care of me,” the husband sighed. “As if you were five years old,” I responded. “Tell her already that you’re thirty-two and you don’t need a sweater.” Borya forced a smile and dropped the subject. My mother-in-law, Alevtina Nikolaevna, was one of those women who devoted her … Read more

I was afraid that it would be your daughter who’d come home with a baby, but it turned out to be your husband,” the neighbor laughed. “Judge not, lest ye be judged,” Nyura replied.

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Nyura, Nyur, come here quickly,” Zinaida leaned on the gate, trying to catch her breath. “Who was chasing you?” laughed Anna, wiping her wet hands on the edge of her apron. “Oh, you didn’t even change, all city-like! What’s happened?” she asked more seriously. “Don’t keep me in suspense!” “Oh, don’t even ask, Nyurka! I’ll … Read more

Sweetheart, let’s transfer your inheritance into our joint account,” suggested her husband, unaware that she knew about his divorce plans.

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Anastasia was arranging the buns, taking her usual place behind the counter. The scent of baked goods filled the small shop. She liked working in the residential area of Yekaterinburg. For Anastasia, this store was more than just a business. It was a legacy she received from her parents. The bell over the door rang, … Read more

Well settled in, I see,” the husband said brazenly as he edged Nina aside and entered the stranger’s house.

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How did you find me?” Nina asked in shock, seeing her husband on the doorstep. In the year they had not met, her husband looked even worse. It was clear he had been drinking incessantly, neglecting himself, and saw no need to change his life. Approaching the village, Nina saw flames engulfing their house. “Mom, … Read more