The aunt who cared for two sisters recently found safe in Formia, Italy, has explained why she didn’t report them missing. Sofia, the aunt, stated the girls appeared comfortable and at ease during their two-week stay with her, having been brought to her by their grandfather and the mother’s partner. She chose not to file a missing person report because she believed the girls were ultimately meant to be with their mother, expressing a belief that daughters benefit more from a relationship with their mother in cases of parental discord. The aunt noted the girls showed no overt reaction when their father appeared on television. She described the sisters as close-knit but reserved with her, primarily communicating with each other about their mother. The case garnered significant media attention before the girls were located.