So, he thought, probably the best day of my life, turned to total shit. She's still back there, with him. She can love you like she's yours, but she's not. Not yet. Hadn't he always known this was the risk he was taking, as long as he loved her? That she might not be able to let go of him? Ever? What the hell, he told himself. She might never really belong to me; good thing he can't come back from the grave and snatch her away. But that baby is mine. And I want it. I want her. Whatever she has to spare…
The character reflects on a poignant moment in his life. Initially filled with hope and joy, his feelings turn to despair when he realizes the woman he loves is still tied to someone else. Despite her affection for him, he grapples with the painful truth that she is not entirely his. The emotional turmoil stems from the uncertainty of their relationship and the haunting thought of the past lingering in their connection.
He acknowledges the risks he has taken in loving her, recognizing that she may never be free from her past. Yet, amidst the heartache, he clings to the undeniable bond they share, particularly with the child they have together. This desire for a future with her and their baby drives him, highlighting the complexities of love, belonging, and the interplay between hope and reality.
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