He picked up the book, opened the cabinet and was about to put the book there when he saw a pink box in the depths. The one where the earrings bought for Kira were kept. He never gave them to his wife, believing that he did not deserve it.

Kirill took out the earrings and admired the play of light in the diamond facets. An idea popped into my head. He took the box with him and went to the nursery.

Kira was still in the bathroom. Contrary to his custom, he did not go there. He sat down on the couch and waited for her to come out. Soon...