The other alternative in the backs of our minds, of course, was that one of us might change. He might become more open and affectionate, not withholding himself from anyone who loves him on the fear that she will eat his soul. Or I might learn how to . . . stop trying to eat his soul.
我們腦海中的另一個解決辦法，當然是我們其中一人可能改變。他可能變得更開明、更溫柔，不再因為恐懼被愛他的人吞噬靈魂而退避三舍。或者我可能學會如何……不再嘗試吞噬他的靈魂。