"You!?" Natasha exclaimed, her voice a mix of surprise and disbelief.
"Do you want some water?" Kalina asked, her voice laced with concern as she rushed to the mini-fridge in her office. She quickly grabbed a bottle of water and handed it to Natasha.
Natasha accepted the water, still staring at Kalina in shock, her eyes wide and her face pale. She gulped down the water, her hands trembling slightly, and then wiped her mouth with her sleeve.
"Why are you helping me?" Natasha asked, her voice filled with confusion and suspicion. She looked at Kalina as if trying to decipher her motives.
Kalina's brow furrowed in genuine puzzlement. "Would you prefer if I didn't?" She asked, tilting her head slightly.
