**Diary Entry – July 15th** *”Turn off that blasted contraption! I can’t sleep because of you!”
**A Daughter for Herself** Vera stepped into the flat and paused, listening. She shrugged off her coat
**A Daughter for Herself** Vera stepped into the flat and listened. Quickly slipping off her coat and
“Happiness is hers, but we’re the ones paying for it!” “Oh, Sophie, thank goodness
**Diary Entry – June 10th** “Mum, please—we’ve talked about this already. We’ve got the mortgage
At Least Someone Found You Worthy “You don’t need my son—he’ll ruin your life.”
“You’re mean. I’ll go live with Dad.” Every day, young people pass each other
“You’re terrible. I’ll go live with Dad.” Every day, young people pass each other
“You’re a bad mum. I’m going to live with Dad.” Every day, young people pass
**The Wealthy Man** Zakharov tossed his wife out after her infidelity—dramatically, of course.