Humans developed this strategy as a means of self-defense.

It was better to let her sleep. While she slept, her broken heart was being slowly repaired. It could be dangerous to wake her up abruptly.

The remarks of Christopher left Anthony wondering whether Maria would be able to rest easy in the Jenkins family.

He was able to give Maria a more desirable living environment, such as his own personal villa. In fact, he had long since handed her the key.

She could have gotten a better living situation for herself as well, but she chose not to.