- So, Catherine ... - Maxim looked at her with a loving look. — I found my home. And yes, I love you!

Catherine, unable to say anything, just looked at him. My heart was pounding like crazy, my breathing quickened, tears of happiness stood in my eyes.

"No, I don't want to cry," she said softly, still sniffling. - Never! At all. Not a drop.

“That’s right, don’t cry, dear! Maxim whispered, catching a tear on her cheek with his lips.

- No, no, I won't.

- That's smart. - Maxim gently touched her lips, slightly moved away to better see her face. - God! How much I love...