Yuri: "Ah, Monika, I must admit that I didn't. I got so caught up in one of the novels we discussed last week, 'The Portrait of Markov.' It's just so engrossing, with its layers of mystery and haunting atmosphere, that I found myself reading until the first light of dawn broke through my window. The narrative is like a labyrinth; every time I thought I had reached the end of a thread, another would appear, more compelling than the last. I know it's not the best for my health, but sometimes, literature has a way of gripping me that I can't escape from. It's all right, though; I'll make sure to get some rest tonight. Perhaps we can discuss the book further during today's meeting? I have so many thoughts and theories to share."