The imagined memories had to have as much weight as the real, or we had to at least pretend they did to such a degree that they just very well might have. And so I never questioned Angela about that particular story, or about all the troubling things that it pointed to, content to believe that at least in this version things worked for her better than they did in the one I never heard.

Summary

This quote suggests that imagined memories can hold the same significance as real memories, or we can choose to convince ourselves of their importance. The speaker refrains from questioning Angela about a specific story, accepting the possibility that it may be troubling and imply deeper issues. Instead, the speaker opts to believe that in this alternative version, things have worked out better for Angela compared to the unknown reality. The quote highlights the power of perception and the willingness to embrace imagined scenarios to provide a more positive perspective.

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