For a second I was just a kid – a kid who had lived all of his life in the same tiny town. Just a child. Because I knew I would have to live a lot more, suffer a lot more, to ever understand the searing agony in Edward's eyes.
In a moment of reflection, the narrator recalls a fleeting sense of childhood innocence while grappling with the profound emotional pain expressed by Edward. Living in a small town has shaped their perspective, contrasting the simplicity of youth with the complexities of adult experiences.
This introspection highlights the stark difference between the carefree nature of being a child and the heavy burdens that life often brings. The narrator recognizes that true...
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