It seemed like he had a disagreement with Sabrina Last night and ended up getting drunk by himself.
Freshened up and with hair towel-dried, Tyrone returned downstairs, taking a seat next to Jennie. Your aunt dropped you off?
Jennie nodded and said, Yeah. Did you two have a disagreement yesterday?
Setting aside his towel, he met her gaze and hesitated for a moment before asking, Did she mention anything about it to you?
She told me that if I ever bring you up again, shell start resenting both of us.
In that case, dont speak of me around her. Whatever happens between adults shouldnt affect you. If you cherish her, keep doing so.
Jennies disappointment in Tyrone was evident. She chastised, Uncle. do you realize that choosing to run away from it is a cowardly decision? And numbing yourself with alcohol? Thats even worse. Why cave so easily? Have you truly given up on her after just one little hurdle?
Tyrones expression grew somber, and a rueful smile tugged at his lips.
Memories of Sabrinas words the previous night surfaced. Jennie, its more complicated than you know
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You know, I might not understand it all, but it seems Like you threw in the towel way too early. You wanted my help, and yet youre quitting before I do.
Your aunt has feelings for someone else.
Trevor? Hes nowhere near worthy of my aunt! Do you really believe youre second-best to him? Jennie retorted with clear distaste.
Tyrone explained, Its not about comparing; its about how your heart feels towards someone. When you like someone, your heart naturally gravitates towards them. What others do doesnt matter much.
Didnt Aunt Sabrina like anyone else before? Jennie queried with genuine curiosity.
Taking a deep breath, Tyrone responded, a tinge of sadness in his voice, Yes, she did.
During their marriage, Sabrina had feelings for someone else.
He hadnt managed to uncover who that man was.
Jennie, raising her finger as if lecturing, said, There you have it.
Even if Aunt Sabrina had feelings for someone else, she still chose you. Isnt that proof enough? As grown-ups put it, love and marriage are like two different puzzle pieces. Sometimes, even if you care for someone a lot, you might not end up as a couple. Its Like waiting for the perfect puzzle piece to fit into your life at just the right moment. Even husband and wife can divorce. Aunt Sabrina and Trevors relationship is nothing. Uncle, are you just giving up now?
Tyrone was taken aback, lost for words.
Jennies words enlightened him.
She had a point. Relationships and marriages could end. Just because two people were in love didnt guarantee a fairy tale ending.