After his wife’s funeral, the husband and his mistress went to the notary to receive his wife’s inheritance. But they were shocked when the will of the deceased was read…

This was the final straw for Nick. He stormed out of the office, slamming the door behind him, vowing not to let this matter rest. His mistress, however, was more polite.

She said goodbye and left, quietly closing the door behind her. Does it matter that he didn’t sign that the will was read to him? Mr Chinland asked the notary. There are many like him.

It’s nothing more than a formality. The notary reassured him. It would be funny if it weren’t so sad.

I still don’t understand how Jolie got involved with him. Mr Chinland said his thoughts aloud, but his question remained rhetorical. The men quickly signed the necessary documents and shook hands.

Mr Chinland helped Kurt put little Robert into the stroller. Will you join us? I want to take a walk, get some fresh air, and it’s good for the baby, Kurt asked. Certainly I’ll join.

For a while they walked in silence, listening to the rustle of the stroller wheels. Do you think Jolie would be satisfied with how I’m coping? Kurt finally asked that which had been bothering him. I’m sure of it.

You’re a wonderful father and it’s clear to see how much you both mean to each other. Jolie’s godfather reassured him. To be honest, there’s one thing I can’t get out of my head.

You know, I think Jolie told you that I advised her against what just happened at the notary office. Are you talking about this circus with the will and how Nick found out about Robert? Mr Chinland nodded in response. Of course, Kurt replied.

I was the one who constantly brought up the conversation about that. I didn’t like this idea from the very beginning. He’s a nasty type, angry, stupid, and mercenary.

Why provoke him? Honestly, I even contemplated telling him when the baby was already born that Jolie was hiding it so much, I believed I had no right to. I decided that she just didn’t want to deal with him herself and left these disputes to us. Today I saw him with that woman, showing no shame at all.

Now, I question whether I did the right thing by not insisting on my stance. His reaction, the expression on his face, it was horrifying. It would have been better to get rid of him earlier.

I think Jolie didn’t want to either. That played a part too. And revenge.

She wanted revenge because she loved, regardless of what she said later. She loved intensely, and this corrupted love found no other way out. My poor girl.

The elderly man wiped a tear trickling down his cheek. Don’t grieve for her. She asked us not to.

She asked us to direct all our love, which was for her, to Robbie. Kurt comforted Jolie’s godfather. While the men reminisced, Nick and Shirley watched from the car, discussing the same topic.

So you won’t get anything at all, right? The girl asked in disbelief, blinking rapidly. You’re such a fool. You’ve heard that there are no chances because of this foundling.

OK, let’s go. We need to take at least something valuable and move it to my apartment. Three days later, Kurt finally mustered the courage to visit Jolie’s house, only to find it empty.

He had braced himself for a confrontation and even brought two security guards for his protection. But Nick got it right and went back to his place, of course not forgetting to take with him plenty of valuables. Now Nick was sitting alone in the small kitchen of his tiny apartment, nursing a bitter whiskey.

Shirley had left him, which was quite expected. Why would she need a beggar man? As Nick pondered his current situation, he couldn’t help but reflect on how he had ended up here. Before, women used to pay him to be with him, but now he needed to offer money to a young beautiful girl to stay in her company.

Ironically, Nick, a gigolo past his prime and deteriorated due to his vices, didn’t blame himself for his circumstances. In his thoughts, his wife was the villain who had drained his vitality and dashed his hopes, leaving without inheritance. He was so looking forward to the money.

In his fantasies he was young, handsome, successful and extremely wealthy. But as a parting shot, Shirley had told him some harsh truths. No one needed him…