Saul is as different from Simon Wakefield as it's possible to get, I find myself thinking. And Edward Monkford is utterly different from both of them. It seems incredible that Emma could have had relationships with all three men. Where Simon's eager to please, but also touchy and insecure, and Edward's calm and super-confident, Saul is pushy and brash and loud. He also has a habit of saying 'Yeah?' aggressively at the end of his sentences, as if trying to force me to agree with him.

~ J.p. Delaney

J.p. Delaney Characterization Complex Edward Monkford Emma Matthews J P Delaney Personality Relationships The Girl Before

The same goes for Edward Monkford. Yes, based on what you've told me, it seems Emma was the real narcissist, not him. But there's no doubting he's an extreme controller. What happens when a controller comes up against someone who's out of control? The combination could be explosive.

~ J.p. Delaney

J.p. Delaney Control Controller Controlling Edward Monkford Emma Matthews J P Delaney Narcissist Out Of Control Psychology The Girl Before Toxic Relationship

But don't you see, I say, I don't care. I don't care what you've done or how bad you are. Edward, we belong together. We both know it. Now I know your worst secrets and you know mine. Isn't that what you've always wanted? For us to be completely honest with each other?

~ J.p. Delaney

J.p. Delaney Acceptance Declaration Of Love Edward Monkford Emma Matthews Honesty J P Delaney Relationship Secrets The Girl Before Unconditional Love We Belong Together

I will take what I can from Edward. And then I will let them fade into history, all the characters in this drama. Emma Matthews and the men who loved her, who became obsessed with her. They're not important to us now.

~ J.p. Delaney

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