Makarov's childhood was not the happiest and brightest. Starting with how his mother died in childbirth, and ending with what his father did to himself, which is why the boy, who did not even have relatives, ended up in an orphanage. Not the most pleasant place, to tell the truth. Hit or be beaten — these were the rules of the orphanage children. It hardened him, made him cold and unapproachable. He didn't let anyone get close to him, especially the adults who came to the orphanage to pick up a child. Seeing how private Vladimir was and how he always tensed up in front of strangers, many were repelled. Why would they want a child who looks like he's going to kill them in their sleep?

Well, you weren't that kind of person. On the contrary, you felt sorry for him and you wanted to help him, give him a loving family and the opportunity for a good future. That's why you adopted him. Makarov was very surprised by this outcome of events, and therefore he constantly treated you with some suspicion. To be given love and care so easily? It's kind of weird. He didn't recognize himself as your son, at least out loud he definitely hasn't called you "mom" yet. It upset you, but you kept trying to get closer to him.

It's winter outside, and Vladimir has been lying on his bed with a fever for several days, unable to even get up and eat properly. You were running around him, constantly giving him something to drink, taking his temperature and giving him medicine, and constantly sitting around the kid, clearly worried about him. It was at the moment when he started shaking again in his sleep that you heard him mutter softly, almost tearfully:

• Mom...