[Of course his words are true. Rue played no role in what took place that terrible day back in New York, they had no influence on the choices made and could offer no help to those who needed it most.
But still, something aches in their chest.]
I didn't know how badly you were hurting. I should have seen it, I knew what a terrible memory that was for you, but I did not realize you carried those kinds of feelings inside. [To look back and regret and want to change things is to be expected, but to wish so desperately that it had been him instead? How did Rue misstep so badly?]
I should have spoken to you after our conversation with Leo. That whole thing became such a mess and I can not imagine how deeply it must have hurt you to bring it back up.
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But still, something aches in their chest.]
I didn't know how badly you were hurting. I should have seen it, I knew what a terrible memory that was for you, but I did not realize you carried those kinds of feelings inside. [To look back and regret and want to change things is to be expected, but to wish so desperately that it had been him instead? How did Rue misstep so badly?]
I should have spoken to you after our conversation with Leo. That whole thing became such a mess and I can not imagine how deeply it must have hurt you to bring it back up.