Month: February 2025

In the maternity hospital, she was told that the child did not survive. Years later, she learned that her son was with his biological father’s family.

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Philip had loved Elizabeth since school, and they planned to get married in the future. Philip’s mother, Angelina Semyonovna, who headed the maternity department at the hospital, disapproved of her son’s choice. She had long favored nurse Christina, hoping her son would marry this girl, who was liked not only by the hospital staff but … Read more

The groom did not show up. What the doctor said was unbelievable. Alexander and Lida had been preparing for their wedding for two months.

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Alexander and Lida had been preparing for their wedding for two months. They sent out invitations, thought through every detail of the celebration, imagined how everything would happen, and eagerly awaited the day. Finally, the long-awaited moment arrived. But don’t think it was a lavish ceremony—the couple decided to have a modest celebration at home. … Read more

Before her death, the mother-in-law revealed a terrible secret to her daughter-in-law, completely turning her life upside down…

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Alina, I need to open my heart to you… I feel that my end is near. You must know the truth, even if you hate me afterwards,” began the mother-in-law, squeezing Alina’s hand. Alina froze. When had she become “dear Alina” to her? Usually, her mother-in-law called her a “sneaky snake,” a “witch,” or some … Read more

I need to feed myself. There’s just a week until I get my pension, counting every penny to get by…” whispered the grandmother.

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Kirill sliced the meat automatically, guiding the heavy knife across the cutting board with steady confidence. The blade slipped through the fibers with ease, the fat separating effortlessly; his movements were precise and habitual. It was just another ordinary day: the buzz of customers’ voices, the ring of the cash register, the smell of fresh … Read more

The husband refused to take his wife to the corporate event because he’s embarrassed to be seen with a clumsy woman.

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Alevtina stood in the doorway watching her husband primp in front of the mirror. “Well, my beauty, how do you like my look?” “Everything is excellent, really good.” Mikhail turned to her sideways, adjusting his tie. “Of course, I always look impeccable. You know that as well as I do.” “Of course,” she repeated, barely … Read more

Dima, I’m really sick of your relatives, especially your sister! How long do I have to put up with this?

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Guess who!” the man replied. “Your favorite girlfriend!” “Which one?” asked Natalya in surprise. “Irka, maybe?” The doorbell rang again. “I can hear you!” came a voice from the other side of the door. “Are you going to keep me waiting here much longer?” “Not her!” the woman said, almost in tears. “Let’s just say … Read more

Kira learned to be unnoticeable.

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Chapter 1. The Shadow Player Kira had learned to be inconspicuous. Her wardrobe consisted of simple items—beige sweaters, modest trousers, and minimalist earrings. She didn’t object when her husband dismissively introduced her as an “unemployed but thrifty” wife. She didn’t argue when he claimed in front of friends that “women aren’t cut out for business.” … Read more

Why pay for what’s already yours if you can just use what you have!”—the cunning fiancé rushed in and miscalculated.

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A small town in the Urals. Narrow streets, old houses with peeling paint, gray five-story apartment buildings lining the only wide road. Right in the middle of this modest landscape stood Lena’s house—a wooden, two-story building with a crooked fence. She had inherited it from her grandmother. Though it was in poor condition, it had … Read more