Judging by what I can see of Maria‘s experience, you might be

Lara considered this for some time. She didn't really know much about the situation, so she couldn't make any conclusions yet.

“Is it possible that Maria's family is advising her?" Maybe her parents?"

Jacqueline's eyes lit up at the mention of Maria's family.

“Mom, Maria is the Jenkins family's adopted daughter. Her foster mother is in Broome now so can't give her any advice. As for her foster father and sister Haha!"