Lina's heart sank at the mention of Anastasia's father. She knew their relationship had been strained since the divorce, but avoiding the topic wouldn't make it go away.
"Sia, sweetheart," Lina began softly, reaching out to grasp Anastasia's hand.
"Talking to your dad can be tough, but it's important to address things eventually. Avoiding it won't make it any easier."
Lucas nodded in agreement, his gaze filled with empathy as he added,
"Your dad cares about you, Anastasia. It might be hard, but talking to him could help clarify things between you. Don’t you want that, sweetie?"
Anastasia swallowed hard, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. She knew Lucas was right, but the thought of confronting her father filled her with anxiety.
"I... I'll call him back when we get home," she final
