"Here, keep your feet in this," Ashwin said gently, placing a tub filled with warm water on the floor next to me. His concern for me was so evident, and it warmed my heart every time he took such care. My feet had been swelling and aching so much lately, and this simple act of kindness was such a relief.

I moved slowly, my swollen feet aching as I gingerly placed them into the hot water. A deep sigh of relief escaped my lips as the warmth spread up my legs. It was exactly what I needed, and the tension in my body began to melt away.