"As long as you looked at me like that, I would comfort you and try to keep you happy. But honestly, I wasn't happy doing it. I felt exhausted," Rebecca continued."I actually have a lot of flaws. The gentleness and understanding were just the surface. Deep down, I was often impatient. I wanted to look at my partner like that, too, having him comfort and indulge me.""You can do that," Desmond said eagerly. "I would indulge you."She shook her head. "That's the problem. I couldn't do it. In front of you, I was stuck in the role of the understanding lady. When you were upset, I comforted you. When you pouted, I indulged you.She looked straight into his eyes. "But when I tried to show you that side of myself, I felt awkward, like I was acting in a play. I always seemed rational in front of you, but actually, I'm a very emotional person. Did you know that?"He fell silent."You never really knew the real me," she continued. "I've thought about it for a long time. The step we took b
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