The doctor saw her husband—the one who had died several years ago—lying on the operating table.

Mom, are you working tonight again?» Katya asked, watching her mother intently. There was worry in her voice, as if she hoped for a different answer. «Yes, sweetheart. You and Yura will behave, won’t you?» Marina gently stroked her daughter’s palm, trying to soothe her. «Of course, Mom. But you never get any rest,» Katya … Read more

A stranger in the park gave the girl a book. When she showed it to her mother, she gasped and turned pale.

«Anya, I’m home,» called Vera as she entered the apartment. A thirteen-year-old girl emerged from the room. «Mom, you’re home early today.» «Yes, I came home a bit early. Next week I’ll need to work a couple of hours more. How are you? How’s school?» «Fine, nothing new.» «You look a bit pale. You should … Read more

The husband cheated, and she responded in such a way that he will never forget this lesson

Dear, unfortunately, we have to cancel our dinner at the restaurant,» Ivan said sadly, looking at his wife with regret. «Why?» Kira asked disappointedly. «Saturday is our wedding anniversary. We’ve been waiting for this day for so long. What happened this time?» «I know you’re upset. Believe me, it’s hard for me too, but the … Read more

The boss wanted to slip some money to the cleaner to help her, but he found something in her purse.

Timur noticed a young cleaning lady sitting in the corner with a tear-stained face. «Excuse me, can I help? What happened? Did someone hurt you?» he asked quietly. The girl flinched, quickly wiped her tears, and spoke: «Sorry for the trouble. Everything’s fine.» «No need to apologize. Are you sure you’re okay?» Timur continued with … Read more

The stepfather took his sick stepdaughter to a remote place to die and left her with an old caretaker. When he returned to sell the house, a surprise awaited him.

Andrey, promise you won’t leave Larisa,» his dying wife begged. «You know her health is frail. She needs constant care. I understand it’s not easy, but I’m really scared she won’t manage on her own. You’ll be her guardian for another two years. Please, do everything properly.» Andrey nodded, but deep down, he thought soon … Read more