บท 382: The steps

But the answer was simple. Anna trusted him. She needed someone who would act without judgment, someone who wouldn't see her as weak for asking. Anna didn't have many people in her life she could count on, but Thor had always been there, quietly supportive. Maybe he deserved better than being her emotional crutch, but for now, she had to focus on the task at hand.

Her fingers tightened around her phone as she stood up, her daughter's wide eyes watching her closely. "We're going to meet someone important," Anna whispered, forcing a smile as she stroked her daughter's hair. She knew this was just the beginning of what could be a long and painful journey, but for the first time in a long time, she didn't feel entirely alone.