Richard had the address for the agreed arrangements.

He would remain Lily’s father.

Their separation would continue through its own process, and the trust would continue under its own terms.

The new lease did not complete a divorce.

It did not promise permanent custody.

It gave Maya a place where she could make dinner, return a preschool form, and put a tired child to bed without first persuading someone that she was entitled to be there.

She unpacked the emergency pouch last.