Leyla: trembling, grasping notebook Sis, I had his child... before he died. Help me safeguard her future.
ThistleSerenity
opens the door Leyla… why are you here?
takes a deep breath, steadying herself ThistleSerenity, I don't have time to explain everything right now. But you need to know...
ThistleSerenity
You’ve gone off the grid. Is that what happened?
nods, eyes filled with determination Yes, it's been a long time since we last saw each other. But now, I need your help.
ThistleSerenity
What’s wrong?
takes a step closer, her voice urgent ThistleSerenity, I need you to promise me something. Promise me that you'll take care of my daughter.
ThistleSerenity
Who is this daughter?
pulls out a small photograph from her notebook and hands it to ThistleSerenity This is Yara. She's the child I mentioned. Her father...
ThistleSerenity
That’s your husband’s child, not yours…
interrupts, her voice trembling with anger Don't you dare question my love for her! I carried her for nine months, fought to keep her alive.
ThistleSerenity
I’m sorry… but what happened?
clenches her fists, her voice filled with rage I was betrayed, ThistleSerenity. By the people I loved the most.
ThistleSerenity
So where is Yara?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Yara is safe, ThistleSerenity. I entrusted her to a trusted friend in Mardin.
ThistleSerenity
I’m sorry… I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for you…
puts a hand on ThistleSerenity's shoulder Thank you, ThistleSerenity. It means the world to me that you're here, ready to listen and support me.
ThistleSerenity
I want to support you, but I can’t help until I understand the situation better…
takes a deep breath, her voice steady
ThistleSerenity
Tell me what happened…
sits down, taking out a piece of paper and writing a note ThistleSerenity, I was married to a man named Emir.
ThistleSerenity
I remember… The guy that came to the apartment looking like a lost puppy while you were in college?
nods, her eyes filled with determination Yes, him. Emir was controlling and manipulative from the start.
ThistleSerenity
He didn’t give you much of a life…
pauses, her eyes hardening No, he didn't. But I found strength within myself.
ThistleSerenity
And then he stabbed you?
nods, her voice firm Yes, he did. But I fought back, ThistleSerenity. I refused to let him define my fate.
ThistleSerenity
Did he know about Yara?
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking No, he didn't know about Yara. But I couldn't bear the thought of her growing up without a father.
ThistleSerenity
So that’s why you had a C-section?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes, ThistleSerenity. I wanted to give Yara the best chance at life, even if it meant risking my own safety.
ThistleSerenity
How old is she now?
wipes away her tears, determined Yara is now five years old. She's a bright and curious little girl, full of life and love.
ThistleSerenity
I would like to see a picture of her…
quickly opens her phone and shows ThistleSerenity a photo of Yara, smiling proudly This is her. Isn't she just the most precious little angel?