I have a theory about marriage, Monsieur Boustouler. And itโs that nearly always you will know within two weeks if itโs going to work. Itโs astonishing how many people remain shackled for years, decades even, in a protracted and mutual state of self-delusion and false hope when in fact they had their answer in those first two weeks.
Khaled HosseiniMust have been quite the culture shock, going there.โ โYes it was.โ Idris doesnโt say that the real culture shock has been in coming back.
Khaled Hosseinishe held her breath, and in her head, counted seconds. She pretended that for each second she didnโt breathe, God would grant her another day
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