“The IVF procedure may take some time. Let’s start next week, so Kateryna will have time to prepare.” — “And if without IVF?” the client suddenly says. His eyes dig into mine. “You urgently need money, I assume. Agreed?” — “Agree to what?” I frown, not understanding. “To be fertilized naturally. For an additional fee, of course.” — “If that fee is an advance.” — “How much?” — “Fifteen thousand euros… Exactly what my son’s surgery costs!” — “Your requests… are impressive,” the stranger says. “I have my reasons for that,” I hold his gaze. “Your reasons don’t interest me. But I’m very curious how you’ll repay those fifteen thousand euros.”