[ It's when he talks quietly that she finally reciprocates the hug, loosely putting her arms around him as she leans her head against his shoulder. Hearing him say it hurt, way more than she expected. ]
What happened wasn't your fault. You don't need to blame yourself. It... There was nothing you could've said that would have helped. Everything that happened was because of me.
[ She pauses, as if she's realizing something. Then, quietly: ] I'm sorry.
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[ It's when he talks quietly that she finally reciprocates the hug, loosely putting her arms around him as she leans her head against his shoulder. Hearing him say it hurt, way more than she expected. ]
What happened wasn't your fault. You don't need to blame yourself. It... There was nothing you could've said that would have helped. Everything that happened was because of me.
[ She pauses, as if she's realizing something. Then, quietly: ] I'm sorry.