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This is so painful to read. We expected this because the synopsis told us what was going to happen. The words “handsome face” described Vincent practically every other sentence. This was govong me flashbacks to when I was in physical rehab with people whose loves changed drastically in a split-second. People we in pain, they were angry and in mourning. They’d had strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, limbs amputated, etc.
I’ll be honest, I kind of get her point of view. It’ true that she’s being incredibly selfish, but at 18 how many of us were saints? Coupled with the trauma of how she lost her parents, I’d even venture to say she deserves to be selfish at that time. The circumstances are horrible and sad for everyone involved, but she still deserves to make choices for herself, even if that does mean leaving him. She isn’t portrayed as a selfless saint, and I appreciate that from the author. Also, put in her exact same shoes, I can’t say I wouldn’t be thinking the same. Shame, anger and low self esteem change people drastically; he could become a wife beater, etc. It looks like a shallow need for him to be attractive, but I think there’s some nuance there. Great job author!