Chloe’s POVThe door creaked open, and Ashley rushed in, tears streaming down her face. Without a word, she enveloped me in a tight hug, her body trembling as she sobbed. I could feel her warmth against my cold skin, and for a moment, the weight of my situation lifted slightly."Chloe," Ashley choked out between sobs, "I'm so sorry. This is all my fault."Her words took a moment to register, and when they did, I pulled back slightly, looking into her tear-streaked face. "No, Ashley, it's not your fault," I said firmly, though my voice wavered. "You didn't do anything wrong."Ashley shook her head, her eyes filled with guilt. "I should have given you something authentic that day. If I had, the baby wouldn't have survived, and you wouldn't be in this dungeon."I reached out and took her hands in mine, squeezing them gently. "Ashley, listen to me. I went to the hospital myself to get the drugs. I tried everything, but nothing worked. This isn't on you. It's my responsibility, and now I h
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