“We’re getting divorced. Alice will stay with me, and you—get out of my house,” the husband declares categorically. “Excuse me?” I can’t believe my ears as I stare at him, shocked. “What are you saying?” “I don’t need a cheating wife, Zlata. I’m going to remarry... to a woman who is smart and practical, who loves me—not my money.” “To Lida?” I ask, irritated. “The one you’re cheating on me with?” “With Lida,” he confirms, tightening his grip on my elbow. “Get out, Zlata, before I lose my patience.” “You’ll regret this,” I hiss, pushing him away. “I won’t leave Alice to you! Do you understand?” The husband kicked me out of the house, calling me a dissolute woman. He took my daughter from me... For her, I was ready for anything—I even struck a deal with the devil! I’ll get my girl back at any cost!”