MY MOTHER-IN-LAW SLIPPED ME A NOTE ON MY WEDDING, AND I IMMEDIATELY DISAPPEARED THROUGH THE BACK DOOR FOR 15 YEARS

My first thought was mockery. Some silly joke by my mother-in-law. But then I remembered Sergey’s suspicious conversations, which he interrupted whenever I appeared, his recent coldness…

My gaze found Sergey across the hall. He finished his conversation and turned to me. His eyes showed the truth—a stranger with a calculating gleam.

“Anya!” called the bride’s friend. “It’s time!”

“Just a moment! I’ll just check the restroom!”

Through the service corridor, I ran outside, pulling off my shoes. The gardener raised his eyebrows in surprise but received only a wave in response: “The bride needs some air!”

Outside the gates, I caught a taxi. “Where to?” asked the driver, eyeing the strange passenger. “To the station. Make it quick.” I threw the phone out the window: “The train leaves in half an hour.”

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