When you told me the first time that Valentine was your father, I didn't believe it. Not just because I didn't want it to be true, but because you weren't anything like him. I've never thought you're anything like him. But you are. You are.

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's initial skepticism towards the claim that the person they are addressing is related to Valentine. The disbelief stems not only from a personal desire for it to be untrue, but also from the perceived lack of resemblance between the person and their father. However, a realization dawns upon the speaker, acknowledging that despite not looking or acting like Valentine, the person indeed possesses similar traits or characteristics indicative of their connection to him. This realization challenges the speaker's previous understanding of the person and highlights the complexity of familial resemblance beyond surface appearances.

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