Raphael was struck with a mix of sadness and relief-relieved that she and the baby were unharmed.

He looked at her, and she looked back at him.

He was drenched, with mud splattered on his shoes, as though he had trekked through the countryside in the storm.

He walked over and gently embraced her.

Elissa couldn't hold back her tears and confessed that she had never lived in such challenging conditions and had regretted it before his return. However, his presence suddenly made everything seem manageable.