This convo is so well written. The masks are off on both sides.
Riftan is finally clearly voicing that his abrasiveness comes from self-blame and self-hatred. He's been thinking all this time that he ruined Maxi's life by pulling her into this marriage.
And Maxi is finally expressing the self-hatred and self-blame that comes as a result of her father's abuse. She's telling Riftan how much she didn't want him to know she wasn't loved like a precious daughter.
I also love that during the previous ch (149) they just carried Maxi out without asking her anything. They focused on getting her to a safe place first.
The wait has been long for sure. But these last two chapters have been rewarding.
*Communication has entered the chat*
This convo is so well written. The masks are off on both sides.
Riftan is finally clearly voicing that his abrasiveness comes from self-blame and self-hatred. He's been thinking all this time that he ruined Maxi's life by pulling her into this marriage.
And Maxi is finally expressing the self-hatred and self-blame that comes as a result of her father's abuse. She's telling Riftan how much she didn't want him to know she wasn't loved like a precious daughter.
I also love that during the previous ch (149) they just carried Maxi out without asking her anything. They focused on getting her to a safe place first.
The wait has been long for sure. But these last two chapters have been rewarding.