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ARIEL'S POV My gaze drifted out the car window, the blurred landscape reflecting the turmoil within. The rhythmic hum of the engine resonated with the ache in my chest, a constant reminder of what I had lost. Beta Henry's gentle touch on my shoulder brought me back to the present. "I'm deeply sorry, Ariel," Henry said, his voice low and rough. "If we'd arrived earlier—" "It's not your fault," However I interrupted, my voice barely above a whisper. "I was stubborn, blinded by trust." My clenched fists trembled, the familiar anger and pain resurfacing. Henry's grip on my shoulder tightened. "We'll get through this together." My eyes stung, but I fought back tears. I just couldn't afford to break now. A FEW HOURS EARLY "So I'm going to be giving you a few seconds! Say your last words.

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