Finally, a doctor approached, her expression a mixture of relief and caution. “Maya is stable now,” she informed him. “But she’s malnourished and exhausted. It’ll take time for her to recover fully.”

Jonathan nodded, feeling a strange sense of responsibility. “Is there anything she needs right now?”

“Rest—and a stable environment once she’s discharged,” the doctor said, looking pointedly at him.

Jonathan understood the unspoken message and made a decision that would transform his life as much as theirs. He arranged for Maya and her children to stay in a suite at a luxury hotel temporarily. It was a small step, but a crucial one, providing them with time and space to recover.