The husband went out for bread, leaving Elena with the baby in her arms. He returned after 10 years, intending to divide her apartment. But upon entering the living room, he was STUNNED

— Well, I’ll go to the guys, — Alex reminded about their promise to let him go to his friends. — Yes, son, go. Just don’t stay out too late, — Jennifer muttered distractedly.

All her thoughts were now occupied with Michael and his claims on the apartment. — We have a run this evening, don’t miss it, — Robert reminded him. When Alex left, Jennifer turned to her husband with a question.

— What do we do now? — We need to think carefully. Let’s lay out all the information we have on the shelves, — Robert suggested. — Okay…

According to the documents, the apartment has two owners, me and my mother-in-law. She fulfilled her part of the agreements and gave me exactly half after my parents paid her half the market value. — I’m worried that my mother-in-law could easily give him her share, — Robert shared his thoughts.

— After all, he’s her own son, she won’t spare anything for him. — I wouldn’t be so sure, — Jennifer said thoughtfully. — You don’t know Patricia well.

— Yes, she seemed like a quite reasonable woman to me, — Robert said. — Yes. And she sincerely hoped that Michael and I would have a strong family.

But he just up and disappeared. The woman shook her head. I don’t even know whose side Patricia will take.

It was decided to talk to the mother-in-law face to face the following weekend. — Yes, I heard that Michael finally showed up, — Patricia said. As soon as her daughter-in-law and her new husband crossed the threshold of the apartment.

— His friend called me. — And he didn’t come to you? — Jennifer was surprised. — He didn’t come or call, — the mother-in-law answered calmly.

— But that’s very like Mike. So I’m not surprised. — He said he wants to exchange the apartment, — the daughter-in-law said sadly.

— Is that fair? — she asked, almost crying. — After all, we’ve been paying off his debts for so many years. And now Mike shows up, claims we owe him something.

— And you’re only surprised by his behavior now? — the mother-in-law smiled condescendingly. — Didn’t you understand who you were marrying? I just refused to believe what was happening then, that such a nice girl like you would want to tie her life to my Mike. And you took care of him, pampered and cherished him.

Gave birth to a wonderful son for him. He should have come to his senses and become a good husband and father. But it didn’t work out.

Mike claims he can claim your share of the apartment. After all, you’re his mother and won’t refuse him. Well, on moral grounds, of course, he can claim.

But there are no legal grounds for that. At least while I’m alive. — I’m afraid he’ll try to persuade you.

— the daughter-in-law honestly shared her doubts. He knows how to play on pity. — I know, Jenny, — the mother-in-law smiled sadly, — but I’ll think of something.

The new meeting with Michael was scheduled in a week. This time he came without flowers or gifts. Alex wasn’t home.

As soon as he found out that Michael was coming again, he immediately asked to go to a friend’s. No matter how much his mother persuaded him, the teenager remained adamant. — What do I need him for? — Alex whined.

— No thanks. I heard enough last time. — Maybe seeing you will soften him and he’ll change anger to mercy, — Jennifer expressed hope…