As the police left, Dr. Evans offered a gentle smile. “You’re doing the right thing, Sarah. Both of you are incredibly strong.”

With that, we left the office, stepping into the sunlight with a new sense of determination. The road to recovery would be long, but we would walk it together.

Holding Mia’s hand, I knew that, despite the darkness we had encountered, there was hope on the horizon. My daughter was safe, and for the first time in a long while, that was enough.