And how do I say 'I miss you'? he wondered - when I don't mean 'I want to come back!'?
In John Irving's "The Cider House Rules," the narrative explores complex themes of love and longing. The protagonist grapples with the meaning of expressing feelings, particularly in the context of absence. The quote, "And how do I say 'I miss you'? he wondered - when I don't mean 'I want to come back!'" encapsulates his struggle to articulate emotions that are deeply felt yet conflicted.
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