Anastasia leaned forward in her seat, her hands resting gently on her baby bump as she stared at Alfonso Martinez across the office desk.
"That's everything about my story and how I had to leave Australia to stay safe, I ran for my dear life" she said softly, her voice laced with both pain and strength.
Alfonso remained quiet for a moment, letting her words settle in the silence. Then he exhaled slowly and looked at her with eyes full of admiration.
"This is so disheartening... I never knew you were going through all of that and now this. I must say you are really strong, Ms. Stones," he said sincerely.
She gave a faint smile and looked away for a second, trying to hold back emotions that threatened to rise again.
"So," Alfonso continued, "you haven't spoken to Mason since you left Australia?"
"No, I haven't," she replied. "He doesn't even know if I'm still alive or not."
He nodded slowly.
