His obsession
* I muttered, *"that was just survival instinct."
She leaned back, chewing on her pizza.
*"Do you like him?"*
*"I don't… dislike him,"* I said quietly. *"I'm used to him. He's a routine. A constant."*
Diana stared at me with soft, concerned eyes.
*"Marriage isn't a routine, Lily."*
*"I know. That's why I'm asking you. Because you're the best person to give me advice on this."*
*"Well,"* she continued gently, *"he respects you. In his own… weird, grumpy, socially-inept way."*
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