Demyan .

At home it was somehow different. Something has changed. Stefa's absence hurt her nervous system. And I didn't know how serious it was. Who specifically kidnapped her and where is she now? I was afraid that our quarrel was the last thing that will remain in the memory of my wife. But no. Such thoughts should not be allowed. We will definitely find her. It simply cannot be otherwise.

Now I was not in the mood at all. I felt completely killed. Even Katya, who ran out to meet me, and her joyful smile could not properly stir me up. And when Katya, having stepped on it, asked...