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GABRIELLA'S POV

Her cries continued as I carried her into the bathroom, the sound echoing in the small space.

I tenderly placed her in the warm water, lathering a soft sponge with gentle soap. As I began to cleanse her delicate body, I kept repeating my apologies, my voice quivering with sorrow.

Estella's sobs slowly subsided, replaced by sniffs and occasional hiccups