Igor was known at work as a skilled programmer admired by his female colleagues. At 28, he had served in the army, finished college, and was regarded as a genuinely good man. Yet despite his many qualities, marriage remained out of reach, worrying his mother Olga deeply. She often reminded him he was nearly 30 and asked when he would bring a bride home, but Igor always said he needed a place of his own first.

One day, Igor ran into an old friend, Oleg, who had stayed in the military and enjoyed a stable life with good pay and housing. Oleg encouraged Igor to join, promising it would give him the independence he dreamed of. After some hesitation, Igor signed a contract and moved to another city, quickly doubling his income. There, he unexpectedly found purpose in military life and met Nastya, the daughter of his commanding officer, sparking a romance that soon led to marriage.

However, their happiness was short-lived. Nastya revealed she couldn’t have children due to an accident and confessed a troubled past, including drug use. Their relationship spiraled into arguments, ending with Igor’s painful decision to divorce. Nastya’s powerful father turned the military community against him, spreading lies and blocking his attempts to clear his name. Despite the injustice, Igor stayed silent and focused on his duties, hoping for a fresh start.

Then came the devastating news: Igor had died of a virus, and his coffin was sealed with orders not to open it. Suspicious, his parents defied instructions and found the coffin empty except for a note from Igor. He explained how he had faked his death to escape threats from his ex-father-in-law, who feared exposure. The letter ended with an apology and a promise: Igor would prove his innocence and someday return to his family.