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62. It Means a Lot to Me
Rima’s POV
I gazed at him tenderly, witnessing a side of him that was far removed from the image he held of himself. He was not a monster, but a man deeply attuned to the feelings and struggles of others, shouldering their burdens as if they were his own and striving to offer his unwavering support.
"But Alex and Jenny seem deeply in love" I said tentatively, trying to make sense of the paradox.
"When he said he ruined her life, and his, back at the dining room... it didn't add up. They seem to be profoundly in love despite the circumstances of their marriage"
"They are" he affirmed, his voice gentle "They fell in love quickly and deeply just a week after Alex forced her into marriage. They've weathered many storms together since then, and each one has brought them closer. Initially, when Alex brought her home, it seemed doomed. We were all expecting her to hate us for killing her father, just as we were prepared to despise her for her father's role
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