'She also said 'to fulfill her role'...'
Not because she wanted to, but because she felt she had to. Just like him back then. That's exactly why...
'It would be pretty arrogant to assume she's actually in love with me.'
The realization brought a faint, self-deprecating smile to his lips. He picked up a small pebble from the path and tossed it into the water, shattering his reflection entirely.
As the ripples faded, he shook his head, forcing his thoughts to stop spiraling.
There was no point in overanalyzing it. Whether she was acting out of deep gratitude or a strict sense of marital duty, the reality of their daily life wasn't going to change overnight. She was still recovering, he was still trying to grow stronger, and they both had a long way to go.
