"I'm listening, Santiago… you look very serious," Anastasia said softly, her eyes narrowing as she studied his expression.
They sat opposite each other in the quiet living room, Aurora asleep in the next room.
Santiago's piercing gaze held her firmly, his voice steady but heavy with meaning.
"I know you are building a life for you and Aurora here, but don't you think it's time to go back to Sydney?"
Anastasia's throat tightened. She swallowed hard, feeling the weight of his words pressing against her chest.
Her voice came out gentle, but with steel underneath.
"Santiago, you are someone I will forever be grateful to. Not only did you save my life, you gave me a family to call my own and a second chance.
I know you don't do things without a reason, so talk to me. Why do you want me to go back to Sydney?"
Santiago's sigh was deep, almost weary, before he answered.
"Because Mason has always loved you. He has always watched over you and protected you.
