Chapter 142Elena stood there frozen, watching her best friend collapse in pain, knowing that it was all her fault.The image burned into her mind - Mia's face twisted in agony, her white pants stained red with blood, Stefan's panicked expression as he caught her falling body. Elena's legs felt like lead, rooted to the spot by the crushing weight of her guilt.Stefan gradually and slowly helped Mia to her feet, supporting her weight as she leaned heavily against him. His movements were careful and deliberate, like he was handling the most precious thing in the world. Which, Elena realized, he was."It's okay, baby," Stefan whispered to Mia, his voice soft and reassuring even though Elena could see the terror in his eyes. "We're going to get you help. Everything's going to be fine."They walked slowly toward the door, Mia taking small, careful steps while Stefan kept one arm around her waist and held her hand with his free one. She was so pale that her skin looked almost transparent, a
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