[Nathan accepts the information with a nod, valuing it more than he shows. He takes it as a show of trust-- and a good sign. Wistful eyes means she must have been fond of him, which is about as much as he can hope for. He knows men back then aren't exactly forward-thinking.
But within his ideal plan for Francesca to live happily without him, he did not allow for her future husband to die. He's had terrible nightmares about her dying back home without him-- he supposes it never occurred to him that another loss could damage her.]
No. Why would you. [He remarks, still a little baffled. His fingers squeeze around hers, he moves a touch closer. They're alone, but it helps to make the moment feel even more private.]
You loved him? John? [It could be misconstrued as jealousy-- it isn't. It's a genuine question. He finds himself feeling hopeful that she did, even if there's a part of him that will always ache about it.]
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But within his ideal plan for Francesca to live happily without him, he did not allow for her future husband to die. He's had terrible nightmares about her dying back home without him-- he supposes it never occurred to him that another loss could damage her.]
No. Why would you. [He remarks, still a little baffled. His fingers squeeze around hers, he moves a touch closer. They're alone, but it helps to make the moment feel even more private.]
You loved him? John? [It could be misconstrued as jealousy-- it isn't. It's a genuine question. He finds himself feeling hopeful that she did, even if there's a part of him that will always ache about it.]