That night changed everything.
Elena and her children never returned to the shack.
Andrew arranged a small, clean apartment for them the very next morning. Nothing luxurious—but safe. Warm. Stable.
Elian saw a doctor that same day.
It turned out to be a serious respiratory infection—something that could have become dangerous if left untreated.
Rosie got her first real pair of shoes.
She refused to take them off—even when she slept.
At first, Elena kept her distance.
Grateful, but cautious.
She came to work every day, just like before. Quiet. Efficient. Professional.
As if nothing had changed.
But everything had.
