005 - Part 1 Ch 5

In Family Happiness, 17-year-old Marya embarks on a whirlwind romance with Sergyei Mikhailitch, a much older family friend. Their marriage begins in bliss, but as they settle into life in St. Petersburg, Maryas fascination with high society creates a growing divide between them. Will their love withstand the challenges of ambition and social allure? (Summary by EvanJ)