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Chaptee thirty - six

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The following morning, Regina sat next to Daphne, her heart heavy with guilt. She realized that she had been so consumed by her new relationship with Hills that she hadn't noticed how sad her best friend had been feeling. Shame washed over Regina as she thought about all the moments she had missed, failing to be there for Daphne during her time of need.

"Daphne, I'm so sorry," Regina said softly, her voice filled with genuine remorse. "I had no idea you were feeling this way. I've been so caught up in my own happiness that I failed to see the sadness in your eyes. Please forgive me."

Daphne looked at Regina, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and understanding. "It's alright, Regina," she replied gently. "I know you didn't mean to neglect me. Sometimes life gets in the way, and we don't always notice the pain others are going through. Your happiness matters to you the most, I can't bundle you up in my own situation"

Regina felt a pang of compassion for Daphne. She knew firstha
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