Quote by Jodi Picoult

In the past, even Alex's promises hadn't prevented a reoccurence. She didn't have a choice. She wished he could see that as clearly as she did.

In the past, even Alex's promises hadn't prevented a reoccur

Summary

This quote highlights the frustration and resignation of the speaker towards Alex's recurring pattern of not keeping promises. Despite the speaker's wishes for Alex to understand the consequences, there is a sense of powerlessness and the recognition that the speaker has no alternative but to accept the repeated disappointments. It captures the emotional struggle of desiring change and recognition from someone who continues to let them down, encapsulating the speaker's resigned state of mind.

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By Jodi Picoult

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