Dana wiped her tears and looked back at the little girl, her eyes full of resolve. “We’ll protect her with everything we have,” she promised, her voice filled with determination. “She’ll be safe with us.”
Kaia’s heart swelled with emotion at Dana’s words. She knew this was the best decision they could make under the circumstances, even though it meant trusting the little girl’s life to others. “Thank you,” Kaia whispered, her voice filled with gratitude. “Thank you for giving her a chance at a better life.”
Markus sighed deeply, his shoulders relaxing slightly for the first time in hours. “Then it’s settled. We’ll help you get her settled, and make sure you’re prepared for what’s to come. But for now, let’s focus on getting her to a safe place where she can begin to heal. And hopefully,
