Della's story tugs at the heartstrings of anyone who has ever loved and lost. While she may pretend the name Ethan means nothing to her and hides her true feelings from those around her, Ethan is always at the forefront of her mind. To truly love someone to the depth that Della does, and still have to hide those feelings, is a painful experience. It takes tremendous strength to bear this sorrow every day in secret, to struggle with memories that weave in and out of the days, the seasons, and the years.
At times, when we are in love, it can feel as though the world has shifted on its axis, and we can barely go on without the warm embrace of another human being. And when that other person is not there, it leaves an emptiness in our hearts that seems impossible to fill.
Della's heart ache
