I knelt in front of Alina, my hands hovering over her knees, unsure whether to pull her into my arms or wait for her to speak. Her sobs had subsided, but the silence between us was killing me. "Alina, please talk to me," I said softly, my voice barely above a whisper. I could feel my heart thudding in my chest, an uneasy rhythm of concern. I hated seeing her like this, so fragile and broken. She finally lifted her head, her red-rimmed eyes meeting mine. There was something in her gaze that I couldn’t quite read—fear, sorrow, and something else that sent a shiver down my spine. “I—" she started, her voice trembling. She wiped at her face, trying to gather herself, but her hands were shaking so much that it only made her look more vulnerable. "I don’t know how to say this." I sat back on my heels, waiting, my heart almost in my throat. I had no idea what was coming, but whatever it was, it was tearing her apart. "Alina, you can tell me anything. Whatever it is, we’ll get throug
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