Good Lord, Maureen interrupted him. What did your father and I do to turn you boys off marriage? she asked, half pleading, half annoyed. I thought we had a good marriage, your da and me. He was so wonderful to me. I tried to take good care of him and you boys! It makes me wonder where we failed that the lot of you are terrified of marriage. It
In "Angel's Peak" by Robyn Carr, a character named Maureen expresses her confusion and concern about her sons' fears surrounding marriage. She feels a sense of disappointment and wonder, questioning what she and her husband might have done to instill such trepidation in their children. Maureen recalls her own happy marriage, emphasizing the love and care she shared with her husband while raising their boys.
This moment reflects Maureen's struggle to understand the disconnect between her positive experiences and her sons' apprehensions. Her plea reveals a desire for familial connection and insight into the reasons behind her children's aversion to commitment, highlighting the complexities of relationships and the impact of parental experiences on the next generation.
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