November 2025 – Page 52

The night before dawn When Emmas contractions started the clock read a quarter to three. The flat was

Ночь перед рассветом Когда у Аграфены начались схватки, часы показывали без четверти три. В квартире

There are acquaintances who meet over a cup of tea, and then there are true friends who stand by each

The Return to Life Claire hadnt set foot in her sons flat for weeks. She didnt want to, she couldnt.

**Дневник Валентины** Сегодня снова случилось то же самое. Только зашла домой, сняла мокрое пальто после

I became an orphan when I was six. My mother already had two daughters and was in the midst of delivering a third.

The night before dawn When Poppys contractions started, the clock read threeminusquarter. The flat was

Твои дети от первого брака тут жить не будут, заявила новая жена. Алексей, мы уже говорили об этом.

Ladies friendship comes in two flavours a quick cuppa with a mate, or a lifelong bond that survives everything

I thought we were friends, yet youd taken my husband away. You just dont get it! You wont understand!