I couldn’t explain the devastation that washed over me in this moment. “It’s okay, Liz, it’s okay.” He hurried to soothe me, wrapping his arms around me. “You’re only a kid. You didn’t know.” “I just wanted to f-fix you. M-make you f-feel better,” I cried into my hands. “I d-didn’t know it was b-bad, Hugh. I’m so s-sorry.” “I know, and it’s okay,” he coaxed, wrapping me up in his arms. “I’m not mad at you.” “I sh-should g-go h-home.” “No, you shouldn’t,” he said, tightening his hold on me. “You should stay right here with me because I’m your best friend and I love you and there’s nobody else I
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