It was that awkward moment when you have to say something but you don't know what; all topics seem empty, and time drags on terribly slowly. Katrin sat upright, looking thoughtfully ahead of her, and Maxim furtively cast glances at her. He was just sure that something had happened. Otherwise, why such a strong desire to no longer accept individual orders and leave his company as soon as possible.

They stopped right in front of the bakery. Catherine thanked and left. And suddenly it began to rain. Or maybe he's been gone for a long time. After all, throughout the entire trip, she never once took her eyes off the...