“I’ve not learned the acceptable way of saying you fascinate me...I’ve not even learned how to say I like you without frightening people away-”
“But I miss the woman I was, even as I learn to accept the new creature I’ve become.”
“No matter how innocent the story being relayed to me is, I can twist it into something pretty damn frightening. I’ve learned the real trick is not sharing these versions with those relaying the story. It tends to make people avoid me.”
“I’ve never had anyone’s approval, so I’ve learned to live without it.”
“I’ve changed. I’ve learned a million lessons that make me a better man for you and for Cade. Not a perfect man, but you wouldn’t want that for me any more than I would for you.”
“I’ve seen how you can’t learn anything when you’re trying to look like the smartest person in the room.”