As Helena commented on what had happened with Anatoly and herself, Svetlana nodded.
"Sometimes it takes other people seeing what we need and making us see it for ourselves for us to take that chance."
A pointed look was given to Helena at that, given the whole point was that she felt she would never have a relationship, that she wasn't open to them. Svetlana was proof that you could believe that and believe you knew yourself better only for someone to come along and prove you wrong and make you see what you don't want to see.
"But I am glad he did as well, despite everything that has happened. And no, it is not easily come by..."