Chapter 20

They had dinner at the hotel. This time without interference, although Olga involuntarily shivered as she walked through the hall. Fortunately, they did not meet friends. We just ordered and ate, looking at each other and smiling.

Anticipation flickered in Zimin's eyes. Olga was in no hurry, as if teasing him.

The feeling of endless happiness came back again.

The real date with a sequel.

Marvelous.

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Ivan Brilev got out of the car and lit a cigarette. The partner remained behind the wheel. The Pekingese grunted and stood up on its hind legs, looking out the window. Ivan opened it for him, and the dog jumped off...