I fell in love with another woman, and we’re expecting a baby, the husband said….

Anne, you’re a miracle. You did in one evening what my best specialists couldn’t think of. My dear Anne, the client will be here from minute to minute and all my hope is on you.

Will you present your project? Wes, of course, don’t worry. I’ll do everything at the highest level, said Anne. Sorry for being late.

Hearing a familiar voice, Anne could barely stand on her feet. Matthew, what are you doing here? Anne asked, turning to the voice. What a pleasant surprise, Anne.

I suppose I’m the picky client who made you work late last night. The man smiled. At first, Wes was tense, but seeing the friendly atmosphere of the gathering, he felt relieved.

Good day, Mr. Foy, and you, it turns out, are acquainted with our Anne. Wes extended his hand in greeting. Good day, yes, Anne and I are friends and we live next door.

I’m sure I’ll like everything in the project. Anne, please, let’s move on to the presentation. The negotiations went on in a pleasant atmosphere.

Matthew was impressed by the professionalism of this lovely woman. To be honest, I approached another company with a similar question, but their project turned out to be a failure. They couldn’t think of the details of how to deal with possible seasonal flooding.

But you, Anne, succeeded. But it’s not just my merit. Our whole team has been working on the house project.

Anne replied, a little embarrassed. I like everything, Anne. I would like to invite you to our site where the house will be located in the future.

I also wanted to discuss some details. Will tomorrow suit you? Matthew asked. Anne blushed even more and looked at Wes.

Well, Anne, you have an excellent understanding with the client, so congratulations. You will lead this project to the end. Wes smiled.

All day, Anne was in a cheerful mood. Everything was gradually improving in her life. She hardly thought about her ex-husband who had betrayed her.

The way Anne looked at Matthew could not be hidden from the friend of her youth. Matthew himself did not hide his sympathy for the beautiful woman. And Wes, sincerely wishing Anne happiness, entrusted her with this project, understanding how important it is for her now.

At the end of the workday, Anne left the office and looking around for some reason, she felt like Matthew was nearby. Anne, what are you looking for? Are you 20 years old? The woman asked herself aloud and prudently went to the regulated crossing. In the morning, as agreed, Anne was waiting for Matthew at the entrance.

Anne hated unpunctuality, so when she spotted Matthew in the distance, Anne became indignant. Hello, Matthew. I’ve been waiting for you in the rain for half an hour.

Hello, sorry, for God’s sake, but my daughter got sick. Her temperature rose at night. I haven’t written down your number, so I just couldn’t warn you.

Our trip is cancelled. Oh, I’m sorry, Matthew, the woman asked guiltily. Is there anything I can do to help? You know, I really need your help.

I don’t want to leave Eva alone. I need to go to the pharmacy. Let’s do it this way.

You go home and I’ll go to the pharmacy. Write down my number. If you need anything else, call me.

And you can call me anytime. I’ll always help. Now tell me your apartment number.

I’ll quickly buy everything and bring it over. Thank you, Anne. You’re really helping me out.

Fifteen minutes later, Anne returned from the supermarket with a bag containing fruits and medicine bought from the list. Take off your coat and come in, please. Eva fell asleep.

I made tea. You’re all wet, and I wouldn’t want you to get sick because of me. Matthew said tenderly, helped Anne take off her coat and invited her to the kitchen.

To Anne’s surprise, the atmosphere in Matthew’s apartment was quite modest. She knew that the amount of money needed for Matthew’s project was quite large. However, based on the situation in the apartment, it could be concluded that he was not a wealthy man.

During tea, Matthew and Anne talked a lot, including about his little daughter, Eva, who was only five years old. The girl was born healthy, but a month later, doctors diagnosed her with a congenital heart defect. When the baby was one year old, doctors performed a successful operation and Eva quickly recovered.

A year after the operation, Eva had her first asthma attack. Matthew did everything he could for his daughter, but no one was able to cure her completely. The only thing doctors recommended was to take the child out of the city more often and change the environment.

Fresh, clean air will certainly be good for her, and maybe the disease will go away altogether. She will grow up and be completely healthy. That’s why I thought building a house now is the way to go.

The only problem was that the house would be practically by the river. You’re the only one who could solve that problem. Matthew, please, excuse my curiosity, but what do you do? Where do you work? It must be difficult to raise a daughter alone.

You’re a mum and a dad to the little girl. Well, of course, it’s very difficult sometimes, especially when my daughter is sick. I’m terribly worried.

When Eva is healthy, I take her to daycare and go to work myself. I’m a mechanic at a technical service station. How do you manage to do everything? I’m used to it.

I can’t afford not to manage everything myself because there’s no one else to take care of Eva. We’re trying to do everything together. Now we’re eagerly waiting for the construction of our dream home to begin.

When we finish, I hope everything will get easier. My childhood friend built a sawmill in the village, not far from my plot. He says he really needs me as a good woodsman…