Quote by Orson Scott Card

She did love him, you know... It was a selfish, possessive love, but it was all she knew how to give.

She did love him, you know... It was a selfish, possessive l

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This quote suggests that though the woman had genuine feelings of love for the person mentioned, her love was flawed. It was described as selfish and possessive, implying that her love was driven by her own desires and need for control. Despite this, it also highlights that she might have lacked the understanding or capability to express love in a healthier, more selfless way.

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