Quote by Nicholas Sparks

It was inevitable, of course, but somehow it didn't seem right to Alex that they would never remember the sound of Carly's laughter, or know how deeply she'd once loved them.

It was inevitable, of course, but somehow it didn't seem rig

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, Alex, finds it unsettling that despite the inevitability of forgetting certain aspects of someone's life, it feels wrong to let go of memories such as the sound of Carly's laughter or how she had loved them in the past. It highlights the sentimentality and emotional attachment towards memories, hinting at the complicated nature of letting go and moving on from someone who was once important to them.

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Love Loss Death And Dying

By Nicholas Sparks

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