The injuries gradually recovered. Turia, however, could not force herself to leave the house. She had the impression that her deformed hands and face would draw the notice of others.

Michael was close to Turia throughout this challenging time.

He bought a diamond ring and promised his father, “If she lives, I will marry her,” even though the girl was in intensive care. “Well done, man,” he said in response.

Michael left his job to care for his loved one in the hospital, washing, dressing, feeding, and teaching her to walk.

Later, when reporters questioned Michael about why he acted so disrespectfully, he responded, “My fiancée is still the same attractive and active person with whom I fell in love. She hasn’t altered; only her skin has.

Michael persuaded Turia that attractiveness goes beyond having a flawless figure. It manifests itself in the way we act, walk, talk, gaze at others, and take actions.

Because of his encouragement, the girl was determined to enjoy life to the fullest.

“I had to experience horrific things. Michael was by my side, I knew, nevertheless. I was able to cope because of his love and the love of my family, says Turia.

In the Maldives in 2015, Michael Hoskins proposed to his girlfriend by placing the same ring she had been wearing for four years on her finger. Moreover, the couple welcomed a son, Hakawai, in December 2017.