— Who would think of selling their apartment without having another place to live? — Natalia nervously ran her fingers over the edge of the tablecloth, trying not to lose her composure. — Maksim, this is illogical! Maksim sat across from her, looking down. His shoulders slumped, his hands nervously gripped the cup with the … Read more
— Who would think of selling their apartment without having another place to live? — Natalia nervously ran her fingers over the edge of the tablecloth, trying not to lose her composure. — Maksim, this is illogical! Maksim sat across from her, looking down. His shoulders slumped, his hands nervously gripped the cup with the … Read more
When will this ever end? One thing after another. I’ll send you to your father to be raised by him,” she muttered under her breath. “Mom, can I ride the scooter in the yard with Vanka?” “I know how you’ll ride. And where am I supposed to find you afterwards?” Ksenia grumbled. Two days ago, … Read more
Olga was sitting at the kitchen table, absentmindedly stirring the tea that had long since cooled. In front of her was a bank statement—ordinary, unremarkable paper, but the numbers on it made her stomach turn. Thirty thousand. Another transfer to her husband’s sister, the third one this month. Andrey, her husband, was calmly chewing on … Read more
Blood froze in my veins when I heard the click of the lock on our front door. It was her again – without warning, without a phone call, like a ghost from the past materializing in my new life. No matter what I did, no matter how hard I tried to set boundaries – Galina … Read more
— Today is the seventh day. I will be back late tonight, we have an urgent project. I hope you’ve packed your things by now. — What’s the rush, my dear? — smiled Vladislava Vsevolodovna gently. — You have plenty of time. Denis Vadimovich didn’t even pretend to hear. — What the hell?! — Albina … Read more
— So what am I supposed to do now, walk around hungry? — Lev exclaimed, feeling the anger rising inside him. — Of course not, — Anna replied calmly. — You can go to the store, buy some groceries, and make dinner. Or you can order delivery. You have money, after all. — Is this … Read more
Veronika slowly lowered her cup of cooling coffee. Her fingers—adorned with rings, gifts from her husband over twenty years of marriage—trembled slightly. Through the vast panoramic window of the “Bellagio” restaurant, an evening view of the city unfolded, yet she noticed neither the twinkling lights nor the bustling waiters. Her entire world had narrowed down … Read more
Hi! Is Mom home?” asked the unfamiliar man to Yulia as she opened the door for him. “Yes…” Yulia nodded and shouted, “Mom, it’s you.” “What’s the matter…” Mom came out of the kitchen, wiping her hands. “You just can’t do without me…” she began, then faltered. Yulia saw a flash of surprise on her … Read more
Everything came to light completely by accident. Alla had never kept tabs on her husband, never checked his phone, or monitored the flow of money on his bank cards. She had plenty of her own concerns—working at a travel agency where she resolved all sorts of important issues for vacationers, then picking up her three-year-old … Read more