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“Just follow my instructions,” Bridget encouraged, sniffling to keep the tears at bay. She breathed deeply, and Daphne followed her obediently. “That’s it. That’s it. You’re doing well.” The older woman kept patting Daphne’s hair rhythmically. “That’s my baby. That’s my strong princess.”

Slowly, the jerks subsided, and Daphne’s body went lax on the ground after she shuddered the last time. Tears k