For years, Liliya quietly endured criticism from her mother-in-law, Alla Sergeevna. Despite the tension, she chose patience—for the sake of her husband, Igor. What no one knew was that Liliya had a secret of her own: she was the landlord of the apartment where Alla lived, a property inherited from her late parents. The lease had been managed discreetly through a real estate agency, with Liliya keeping her ownership a secret—even from Igor.
Back when their relationship began, Liliya made a conscious decision to downplay her wealth. She wanted to be loved for who she was, not for her financial status. “I don’t care how much you make,” she once told Igor. “What matters to me is your attitude.” And so, she let him believe they were building a modest life together.
But not everyone was as accepting. From the beginning, Alla Sergeevna was openly critical. She accused Liliya of being too career-focused and not traditional enough. The comments stung, but Liliya remained silent—until the day she overheard a private phone call in which her mother-in-law planned to expose her supposed financial secrets to discredit her in front of Igor.
That was the breaking point.
Liliya decided it was time to act—not with anger, but with truth. She met with a lawyer and arranged to reveal everything, including the lease agreement that bore Alla Sergeevna’s name. The following day, a formal notice was delivered. Though it appeared to be an eviction notice, it was really a tool to spark an honest conversation and protect the family from further division.
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