The Luna on a Chain
He cast my companion a contemptuous glance but said nothing.
“Happy birthday, Father,” I said, trying to hug him and hand over the gift, but he stepped aside.
Apparently, that was the limit of his patience. At least there was no one else nearby—only the four of us.
“I have only one daughter—Vera. You came here for nothing.”
Swallowing the resentment tightening my throat, I handed the gift to Milena and, taking Margarita’s arm, walked into the living room where the guests had gathered.