She knew that for many people this was their greatest ambition: to have a partner and a child, to live the domestic life, but she had never thought it would be enough for her. Yet it was.
The protagonist reflects on societal expectations where having a partner and a child is often seen as the ultimate goal in life. While she initially struggles with this notion, she begins to recognize its importance in the lives of others around her. This realization leads her to contemplate her own desires and definitions of fulfillment.
Despite her previous beliefs that such a domestic life wouldn’t satisfy her, she finds unexpected contentment in these traditional ambitions. This change in perspective highlights a journey of self-discovery, where personal aspirations align with the simple joys of companionship and motherhood, revealing a deeper sense of happiness than she anticipated.
