★★Philippines — Three Days Later★★
Anastasia sat quietly by the window, staring at the busy Manila streets below. The noise of the city did nothing to silence the storm raging inside her.
Aurora's laughter echoed faintly from the next room, but instead of calming her, it only deepened the ache in her chest. Santiago's words had not left her mind since the day of their conversation.
She whispered softly to herself, "Mason lost his memory? He's been in danger all along, and I never knew?"
Her heart pounded faster. She closed her eyes, trying to steady her emotions, but the weight of everything crashed back over her.
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps made her turn. Santiago entered, looking as calm as ever, but his gaze fell directly on her swollen eyes.
"You didn't sleep last night," Santiago said quietly.
"No… how could I?" Anastasia replied.
"You've given me a truth that shook everything I thought I understood. I keep asking myself why Mason never came for me…
