Wanting to humiliate her daughter-in-law, the mother-in-law made a cutting remark in front of all the guests. But Lina was prepared and did not let herself be offended.

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A morning mist slowly spread over the village, hiding the tops of the birch trees as if someone had gently covered them with an airy veil. Dew sparkled on the grass like scattered diamonds, and the air was cool, moist, and filled with the scents of autumn. A light breeze barely stirred the yellowing leaves, … Read more

The groom turned pale when the bride slapped him sharply and kicked him hard from behind. The mother-in-law went pale with fright, and the female relatives immediately fell silent.

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— What are you doing? Put it down immediately! — Tatiana exclaimed, standing in the doorway, clearly upset by what she saw. — I just wanted to see what apps you have installed, — Olga, the future sister-in-law, answered innocently. — So what’s wrong with that? Tatiana was holding the edge of her open blue … Read more

— Or maybe we should give my mom your mother-in-law’s vacation voucher? After all, the mother-in-law isn’t even tired, why would she need a rest? — the husband ordered without much thought.

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Little Timofey cried again at three in the morning. Anna opened her eyes and realized that her husband didn’t even stir — Oleg was sleeping the deep sleep of exhaustion after a hard day at work. She got up, went to the crib, and took her son in her arms. The tiny body was hot, … Read more

A week alone would make her compliant, like silk. But when he saw what had happened during that time, he froze just stepping over the threshold.

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Nika hadn’t been herself lately. Serious cracks had appeared in her relationship with her husband, and she didn’t know how to handle this painful situation. It all started with small things — as it usually does. After work, Tolya began to notice her with venomous remarks. His jokes were full of anger, every word hurt … Read more

— Did you see the suitcases by the entrance? Those belong to your family. If you have any objections, I packed yours too, — the wife greeted her husband with an ultimatum.

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Elena stood by the window, watching as Mikhail opened the taxi door and helped unload the suitcases. His sister Inna was the first to get out of the car, looking around like someone appraising real estate. Behind her came her husband Viktor and their teenage son Artyom. The traditional annual visit had begun. “Well, we’ve … Read more

— What’s this? — Ira was sorting through documents; she needed her husband’s passport, which she was looking for in his bag. But the passport “caught” something else too.

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— What’s this? — Ira was sorting through some documents; she needed her husband’s passport, which she was searching for in his bag. But the passport “caught” something else as well. — I thought you wouldn’t find this… — muttered Andrey, blushing. That morning, Irina woke up alone. Andrey had left early — the usual … Read more