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She dropped the rag and wrapped her arms around his body. “I’m sorry! I’m so sorry! These w-words will never be enough; it will erase nothing, but I’m so sorry!” she sobbed. She whispered the words to him, rubbing her hand up and down his chest. Her own chest tightened in pain. He started calming slowly, and she continued rubbing his body and whispering the words until he calmed completely. His bo