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"You are not your mother," Dari argued firmly. "You are kind and giving and amazing and your kid if going to love you more than anything." Dari understood how Ashleigh felt. She had a crappy relationship with her own mother. She knew that if anything, though, she'd learned how a parent shouldn't treat her children. She was sure Ashleigh had learned a similar lesson from her mother.

"Ollie wouldn't let you go through this alone any more than I would," she continued when the blonde mentioned Ollie. "We both love you far too much, Ash. We'll make sure you get through this."

She knew Ollie wouldn't be thrilled if he returned to find Ashleigh missing and she knew Ash needed to eat, so she got to her feet then, grabbing Ashleigh's hand to help her up.

"C'mon. Maybe we can beat him back if we hurry," she said, offering her friend a reassuring smile.