When Susanne arrived home, her mind was free of worries. Whatever fears, expectations or plans she had were neatly shelved in the work section of her mind, only to be revisited on the next working day. Unless it was a highly pressing matter, she never mixed business with her personal life. Right now, the only thing on her mind was to have a cool bath and a nice warm evening meal.

Being happily divorced and childless, she was happy and proud of living alone. Although, in the past, there were some nights when she felt so lonely that she had to hug a pillow in order to fall asleep. But...