He leaned her back against the tub, setting her head on the edge, then washed her shoulders. I know I left you once.She opened her mouth, wanting to say it didn't matter, it was forgotten. But it wasn't. I know I hurt you.Again, she wanted to argue. But she couldn't. I know I said I won't leave you again, but I also know that's not enough, and that the only way you're going to trust that I won't leave is if I don't. He slid the cloth over her arms. If this ends, Hope, it won't be me that ends it. I think you know that.
The passage describes an intimate moment between two characters, highlighting a complex emotional exchange. The man is gently washing the woman, symbolizing care and vulnerability. He acknowledges past mistakes and expresses his awareness of the pain he has caused her, underscoring a deep sense of regret and a desire for redemption. The woman seems conflicted; she wants to dismiss the past, but the weight of his words prevents her from doing...