One day, in his “affable innocence” mode, he sought her out to present his family of wife and child(ren) to her.
“Hey, I just want to thank you for helping to set me right on my path!” he exclaimed, proud of his accomplishments.
And in this act, he completely ignored the fact that her own heart had been broken and was being torn open – yet again – in this societal expectation of her to be gracious and flattered by his flaunting appreciation.
(Title play on phrase “No, thank you.”)
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