Igor muttered, “They’re worried.” His parents feared Lydia might trap their son in a quiet mortgage ordeal and a bleak future.
When Property and Family Clash: Lydia’s Journey to Independence “Why did you tell them about the apartment?” Lydia’s voice shook—not with tears, but with anger so intense it made the kettle behind her hesitate, almost as if ashamed to continue boiling. Igor, eyes glued to the screen as he scrolled, replied without lifting his gaze, … Read more