Chapter 24

Summary

• Anne-Catherine obtains her driver's license, purchases a car, and moves into her own apartment on the outskirts of Mulhouse after leaving Breitwieser.
• During the months they were separated, Breitwieser does not steal any art. He keeps himself busy with temporary jobs and consistently contacts Anne-Catherine.
• Breitwieser confesses his obsession and apologizes for his volatility to Anne-Catherine over the phone. He also expresses his love for her and acknowledges the impact the abortion had on her.
• Despite having her own independent life, Anne-Catherine misses the excitement she experienced with Breitwieser and decides to move back in with him, warning him not to abuse her again.
• Breitwieser's enthusiasm for art theft returns once Anne-Catherine moves back in. He steals a variety of artifacts from local museums whenever Anne-Catherine is at work.
• Despite earlier ceasing to steal from churches due to Anne-Catherine's disapproval and his own discomfort, Breitwieser starts stealing religious art pieces again because of the easy accessibility and poor security, while ensuring his mother is unaware.
• The couple’s attic becomes full of stolen art, and Breitwieser begins finding new places to store them.
• Breitwieser gets a well-paying job in Switzerland and uses his income to satisfy Anne-Catherine's need for excitement through legal means, including traveling to the Dominican Republic.
• Anne-Catherine warns Breitwieser against stealing in Switzerland, despite their ban being lifted. Breitwieser agrees in theory but continues to contemplate stealing each time he commutes through Switzerland for work.