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Being able to take a shower felt like the greatest blessing ever. Jessica washed her hair three times and her body four. She never thought she’d be so happy to shave in her life. Then she stood under the hot water until it started to run cold.
She almost felt like herself again when she dried off and got dressed in the clean clothes Braden left for her on the counter. Not once did he say anything about how dirty and gross she was. He just walked her to his room, pulled out a pair of sweats and a tee, apologized for not having underwear for her, then directed her to the bathroom across the hall and closed the door so she could have privacy.
A soft knock on the door made her jump. “Do you need anything?” Braden asked, not opening the door.
“I’m good,” Jessica replied, walking to the do
