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Crossfire Quote by Sylvia Day

“What the hell was I supposed to do, Eva? I didn’t know you existed.” Gideon’s voice deepened, roughened. “If I’d known you were out there, I would’ve hunted you down. I wouldn’t have waited a second to find you. But I didn’t know, and I settled for less. So did you. We both wasted ourselves on the…” quote by Sylvia Day
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““What the hell was I supposed to do, Eva? I didn’t know you existed.” Gideon’s voice deepened, roughened. “If I’d known you were out there, I would’ve hunted you down. I wouldn’t have waited a second to find you. But I didn’t know, and I settled for less. So did you. We both wasted ourselves on the wrong people.””

Sylvia Day

About This Quote

Source Novel: Bared to You by Sylvia Day, 2012

The speaker regrets missed connections and wasted time on unsuitable partners, realizing that lack of awareness led to poor choices.

In simple terms: Regret over missed chances and wrong relationships.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and pursue what truly matters.

Themes

regret relationships selfawareness

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • career decisions
  • friendship choices
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

attachment theory personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What relationships have you settled for?
  • How can you become more aware of true needs?
A Different Perspective

Awareness often comes too late to change past outcomes.

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