Dinner had exquisite veal, smoked just right.

Karenin was not very interested in food, he often believed that the most fundamental function of food was to fill the stomach, that an empty brain was the most uncomfortable, and that his lunch was usually simple and rustic, a sandwich of cold wheat straw would suffice.

Now, with delicious food, a cheerful aperitif, a healthy and smiling wife, and a lovely son, his sane brain is not only happy but also enjoyable.

"Petersey said there's a tea party next week, do you have time? Alexey. Anna brought it up.

When Karenin heard the name Petersy, the drunkenness that dissipated with a slight hint of drunkenness.

He didn't like Anna's cousin very much.

It is true that the Duchess of Pettisy Tversky was a pleasant person, but many of her styles were not decent.

However, Karenin looked up at his wife, who was smiling and listening to his answer.

Karenin took a sip of wine and replied: "There are no important arrangements yet. ”

"That's what it was." Anna thought.

Anna looked at Karenin, the man's smooth face did not have too many edges and corners in the light, and his expression was relaxed, which could be said to be pleasant.

It's weird.

Anna herself has never relaxed anywhere, although she has always shown a faint smile. Karenin, on the other hand, was always cautious and restrained in front of people, as if there was no time to relax, but now he did look comfortable, like a tiger returning to his lair.

It's just that the man in front of him won't lie down and grunt comfortably.

Anna withdrew her gaze, unable to provoke a small smile from the thought that had just come to her lips. Karenin did not notice that after eating two-thirds of the way, his sane brain had regained the lead, and he thought slowly and calmly about some government affairs. At this time, family, family, is not so important.

The day before he was to go to the Petersy house, Karenin informed Anna that he would not be able to leave later that day.

Anna didn't think much of it, after all, it was just afternoon tea. As long as she is cautious, she can always deal with it.

That morning, Anna woke up a little earlier than usual.

Karenin, who usually wakes up at half past six in winter, is not the kind of person who can stay in bed, so the duvet of the government official's house has never experienced the feeling of being wrapped in the sun. If the duvets are lucky enough to have an exchange meeting, it must have nothing to say.

Karenin got up and washed and shaved his face.

Recently, the fashion indicator in Russia is to have a handsome beard, and the aristocracy has a lot of experience about this, and a civil official like Karenin is always more suitable to talk about fashion than military generals, but in the huge government hall, Karenin's face is always shaved and smooth. That made him look more grim and avoided a lot of extraneous interruptions.

After packing himself, Karenin put on his civilian uniform and went to Anna's dormitory.

The other day he did it every day, and he had to pay attention to his wife's health, and that was his responsibility and obligation.

Originally, it was a less important thing, when he went to visit, his wife was still sleeping, but when he went over today, he was about to open the door and go in, but found that the door opened on its own.

"Uh......"

Anna was stunned for a moment.

Not that I was frightened, but I was a little surprised.

Anna looked at Karenin, subconsciously guessing what was the matter with him coming to her.

Because of Anna's scrutiny, Karenin felt a little uncomfortable.

This is obviously nothing, he is just doing his husband's responsibilities and obligations.

Karenin steadied himself and asked, "Why did you get up so early today?" ”

Anna was not a fool, she first turned sideways to let Karenin in, then smiled and said: "It sounds like this is not the first time you have come here so early?" ”

Karenin knew that he had lost his words, and his heart was a little awkward, but soon he nodded slightly and replied: "I am your husband, and it is my duty to care for your health." ”

Anna watched as the man sat down and said in a flat tone.

It should have been a warm concern, but it was not romantic at all for him to say it so bluntly. But what does it matter? As far as she is concerned, the sweet words in the gorgeous hypocrisy are just empty words. In the indelicate care, it is also from the heart.

"I'm happy, Alexey." Anna didn't sit down, she stood beside the little round table, tilting her head slightly and smiling, her gray eyes as if there were small stars in them.

Karenin was not a poet, and the beauty of art had never been relevant to him, but when "beauty" was in front of him, he had countless tolerances to appreciate as a man.

In the early morning, a small smile, so faint and sincere, appeared at the corner of the man's mouth.

The elegant light purple tulle curtain had long been opened, and in the snowy sky, as long as there was a little light, it was transparent.

A kiss that could be described as tender fell on her lips.

"No one else is there." This is her bedroom, a private enough place, and she is now this guy's wife, so, how can she refuse? The villain in Anna's heart nagged, preventing a certain part of her from pushing the other party away.

The little angel Anna is getting bigger and bigger, and the little devil Anna grits her teeth and finally mutters something like "depraved and stupid".

The little angel Anna was ready to sprinkle more bubbles of happiness, but Karenin had already let go.

They have long been husband and wife, not in love.

Karenin couldn't do it, not to mention that the time of his pocket watch had already shown that breakfast was about to begin.

Looking at Karenin, who was looking down at the time, Anna struggled to suppress the redness of her cheeks.

"Phew!" She said in her heart, not knowing whether she was spitting on herself or just venting, because Karenin had already put away his pocket watch, and he didn't blush and heartbeat as if what had just happened.

"Of course he won't, it's his wife." Anna hummed softly inwardly, not knowing who she was dissatisfied with.

"It's just a kiss, biologically it's just a rubbing contact between lips and lips, and they probably just exchanged a little bit of liquid, less than one percent, and from the point of view of their relationship, it's a bit cold. Therefore, it is true that the so-called marriage is the grave of love. Hormones and dopamine may have been killed quite a bit, or maybe Karenin really has such a thing......

Anna was thinking about the above things quickly in her head, and the man in front of her was already frowning slightly.

Did he hear it?

Anna suppressed her panic, smiled and asked, "What's wrong?" ”