Elsie's pov

The hours passed in a blur as Elsie continued her therapy session with Dr. Harper. Though the session was a bit difficult, she felt a glimmer of hope. Dr. Harper's calm demeanor and insightful questions helped Elsie start to unravel the tangled web of her nightmares.

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One afternoon, as Madriod drove Elsie to another appointment, he noticed her hands trembling in her lap. "Nervous?" he asked gently.

Elsie nodded, staring out the window. "Yeah. I keep feeling like something bad is going to happen."

Madriod reached over, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. "Remember, you're not alone. Dr. Harper and I are here to help you through...