Falling in love Quote by Bella Andre
““Maybe it was simply that falling in love wasn’t something Lori would ever be able to turn away from, regardless of just how much pain she knew would be coming down the pike. And maybe, just maybe, as long as she never actually confessed to him how she felt, that would make it okay to give in to what she felt for Grayson for one night, beneath the moon, with the smell of wild grass and the ocean all around them...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Summer of Us by Bella Andre, 2020
She rationalizes a fleeting romance despite knowing it will cause pain, believing secrecy makes it permissible.
In simple terms: She lets herself have a secret, painful love.
Key Takeaway
Accept the consequences of hidden desires.
Themes
love
desire
secrecy
pain
recklessness
Mood
conflicted
yearning
melancholy
Type
narrative
emotional
romantic
When to use this quote
- summer romance
- nighttime intimacy
- confession avoidance
- emotional conflict
Key Concepts
romantic longing
self‑deception
risk
Questions to Reflect On
- Is secrecy ever a healthy way to handle love?
- What does this say about self‑worth?
A Different Perspective
The secret may intensify pain rather than protect.
