Whatever you do, don’t sign a single paper about the apartment! And under no circumstances let your mother-in-law or her son inside!” urged the unknown woman anxiously from the doorway.
That evening, Polina climbed the stairs to her apartment with a lightness in her step. Her heart was full—finally, the renovation was complete. Three long months of juggling contractors, navigating hardware store aisles, and dealing with delays had come to an end. Now, the space she had inherited from her beloved grandmother was no longer … Read more