“There’s some risk, sure,” Boris continued, “but what can she do? She doesn’t suspect a thing. She’s quiet, always gives in.”
Those words pierced her like a knife. After all these years of devotion, was this what he thought of her?
Anna stood motionless, devastated, as she listened to Boris scheme about a future—one that didn’t include her.
Moments later, Boris stepped out. He didn’t see her as he walked down the hall. Once he passed, Anna quietly slipped away. She needed time. And answers.
She called her friend Irina, who immediately sensed something was wrong. Anna told her everything.

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