KATHY"You mean coming back to your house?""Yes."I looked at Viktor for a moment."Yes, I have thought about it."He waited."And?"I shook my head."No, I won't be going back to your house."For a moment, Viktor said nothing.I expected him to get angry.He didn't.He simply looked at me, and there was something in his expression that I couldn't quite explain.Disappointment maybe.He tried to hide it, but I saw it."I understand," he finally said.That somehow made me feel worse.I looked away."I have my reasons.""I know.""You don't?"He glanced at me."I know you, Katherine."I didn't know what to say to that.Thankfully, Anya came running toward us with another dress in her hands."Kathy! This one!"I smiled."Yes, that one too."She looked pleased with herself.We continued shopping, mostly because Anya had apparently decided that half the boutique belonged in her wardrobe.Her nanny helped carry the clothes while Romanov stayed nearby.Viktor barely spoke.I could feel him
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