Svetlana had lived most of her life expecting to be given to someone, though not necessarily without them knowing. And as Azra flailed about the situation, she realised she was already failing at her job.
She put the mug of coffee aside and rose to go stand beside him, schooling her face into a look of fondness. It didn't matter what she was feeling inside. She had to be here for him. She took his hands and smiled at him. "Well I'm here now, and I'm going to do everything I can to make you happy."