The Price of Protection

***Milena***

“Just like that, that was how I aborted my plans of taking my life,” she continued, visibly overwhelmed by the emotions lingering from the memories. “I told myself that I'd go straight to the police station to file a report when she was well, so they could trace her parents.”

“Did you?” I muttered softly. Not because I wanted to condemn her, but because I wanted to know if there was a