Two weeks later, Thor had just finished another morning physiotherapy session. The pain still came and went, but his progress was undeniable. Each week, he pushed his body a little further. The appointment had been quick but productive—the therapist had added a few more resistance exercises, and Thor, determined as ever, absorbed every detail.

Celina waited for him outside the clinic, sitting in the back seat of the car, dark sunglasses shielding her tired eyes. When Thor climbed in, she greete