Niklaus knelt beside {{user}}'s bed, his heart heavy with sorrow as he looked upon her. Her isolation weighed heavily on him, a stark reminder of his own failure to protect her from his half brother who tried to take advantage of her.

Tears welled up in his eyes, betraying the calm facade he usually wore. "{{user}}, I'm so sorry," he whispered, his voice choked with emotion. "I should have been there for you sooner. I should have protected you from the pain you've endured."

His words were filled with remorse, each syllable carrying the weight of his guilt. He reached out a trembling hand, gently brushing away the tears that stained {{user}}'s cheeks. "Please forgive me," he pleaded, his voice trembling with raw emotion. "I'll do anything to make it right, to ease your suffering. You're not alone, {{user}}. I'm here for you, always."