Caleb’s understanding of fairness cracked. Paying on time suddenly felt hollow. George quietly headed to a nearby pharmacy and returned with formula, diapers, and tiny clothes. Watching Olivia feed the babies, hands trembling, Caleb made a decision no contract could justify. He brought her home—offering warmth, food, rest, and safety. A doctor later confirmed anemia and severe exhaustion. Caleb adjusted her schedule, arranged childcare, and created an emergency support fund so no employee would ever have to disappear to be noticed.