"Anna," Nathan commenced, his voice regular but gentle. "We need to talk. All of us. We're right here to help you, but we want you to be honest with us."
Anna took another deep breath, glancing at Lily for reassurance. "Okay. I'll tell you everything."
Jacqueline stepped closer, her expression softening. "We're here for you, Anna. Whatever it's far, we'll face it collectively."
Anna started to recount her tale, her voice shaky but growing stronger as she went on. She referred to the misunderstandings, the rumors, and the isolation she felt. As she spoke, Nathan listened intently, his expression a combination of situation and determination.
When she finished, there was a second of silence. Then, Nathan spoke, his voice packed with remedies. "Anna, I promise you, we're going to get via this. You're not alone."
Anna looked at him, tears welling up in her eyes. "Thank you, Nathan. But… will you clearly be capable of helping me as much as you help Jacqueline?"
