Chapter 106 (1/2)
Towards Christmas, the town hall was busier. To maintain order or prevent crime and so on, even in the civilian sector, complaints will increase.
The conclusion is that Karenin is busy again.
The weather is not too much for men because of their busy, but worse.
In the street, the cold north wind blows the branches to and fro.
During the day, there are still a lot of people. At night, the night covers the whole city. The whole city seems to be torn apart, half quiet and half noisy.
Anna left the fireplace and stood by the window for a long time.
”You've been standing for a long time, ma'am.” Anushika said, blanket in hand.
”Such a strong wind, it seems that the carriage will be blown away.” Anna said, a little worried.
”Maybe Mister won't be back tonight,” he said when he left in the morning
Anna looked away and gave a slight smile.
”Maybe.”
Anuska knew she was still worried. She sighed and asked Anna to go to dinner first.
The doctor said that the wife should eat less and more meals now, and the husband also told us to strictly implement it, so anushika did not dare to omit one.
Sitting at the table, Anna chewed her food.
She's a little bit pregnant now.
Pregnancy vomiting did not torture her for too long, if not slightly bulging stomach, she did not even feel pregnant.
As she ate, her mind moved.
After a while, she raised her head and frowned: ”it's like rain.”
Anuska took a closer look. ”It's raining. It's raining heavily.”
”It may snow.” She added.
Anna listened, and then she ate more absent-minded.
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government department.
Karenin pressed his brow.
Seeing this, he got up and brought him a cup of hot tea, and then sat down again.
”It seems a little cold.” He said suddenly, rubbing his arms.
Slythin actually likes sweaters, which are thick and soft, but his identity prevents him from wearing them during office hours. He had a young face, and if he gave up his armed clothes, he would have become more like a fresh graduate.
He looked at his boss, deep brows, clear lines, cold attitude, some envy.
”Mr. Karenin may not have been young. That's good.” He thought quietly.
The opposite Karenin did not know.
Although he was always intelligent and wise, he sometimes did not seriously think about Mr. slythin's occasionally absurd ideas.
Instead of drinking the cup of tea, he looked at it and pondered. After a while, he took out his gold pocket watch and took a look.
”It seems to snow.”
He heard him say that.
Karenin frowned. He got up and spread his long legs, but two or three steps to the window.
Some dark night, flying cotton like snow, but also mixed with the north wind. Such a heavy snow, it is not difficult to imagine where the road snow will go tomorrow.
”I don't know if I can go back.” Sloutin muttered to himself, shrinking his neck involuntarily, as if the snowflake had penetrated into his body.
Karenin glanced at the papers on the desk next to him. There were not many.
He hesitated.
According to his habit, all these must be dealt with today. However, he looked out of the window at the snow, and then he made a decision.
”That's all for today.” He said. Sting was surprised, but he kept a little round eyes.
”The snow is going to get heavier and heavier. You can stay nearby for one night.”
Slythin agreed without hesitation. He lives far away. As a bachelor, he doesn't need to worry about anyone waiting for him at home. In other words, it's worth him to risk a certain amount of risk to go home in such a snowy day.
”I'll make the final arrangement. You go back first.” Said slythin.
Karenin nodded, and he explained two more words, and then walked quickly out of the office.
Peter drove the carriage over and left the town hall with his husband.
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the snow seems to be heavier.
Anna was wrapped in a thick, champagne nightgown.
She sat in the reclining chair, the book in her hand did not turn that page for a long time.
She was a little worried.
The clock in the living room dutifully announced the time. It was already eight o'clock, and Anna felt sleepy.
She stroked her abdomen a little bit, trying to hold on for a while, but she felt bad, so she hesitated.Finally, she sighed and told herself that she was not only a wife, but also the mother of an unborn child.
Put down your books and minimize your worries. She went to the side of the big bed, opened the quilt and lay in it, as if she were soon asleep.
Vaguely, I heard a little noise, and I was suddenly awakened.
She opened her eyes, her pupils dilated with fear. Before long, she opened her quilt, wrapped her nightgown, and went down the stairs as steadily as possible.
The servant on duty yawned. When he opened his eyes, he saw his wife coming down the stairs and woke up instantly.
”What's the matter with you?” He hastened forward and asked.
Anna was stunned at the servant's question.
She looked at the gate, her hand still on the escalator, not knowing whether she was relieved or still worried.
She calmed down and asked, ”is Mr. back?”
”Not yet, ma'am. It's already ten o'clock,” he said, and half looked out of the window. Then he continued, ”it's snowy, sir. I'm afraid he won't come back today.”
Anna nodded. She thought the servant's words were right, but she didn't know why. She always felt a little uneasy.
The servant seemed to see Anna's worry, and he grinned.
”Sir, it will be fine. There have been several times before. The snow is even bigger than today. Mr. a just came back after a night's rest at the city hall.”