[Poor thing, he hates that she's being so blindsided with all of this. He struggles with this one a little, pausing before he responds; he doesn't really like prancing around announcing how much happier he's been lately, all things considered, and especially with who he's talking to. He can't afford to make things worse for her by saying the wrong thing. Anyway, just outright saying that he's happy isn't exactly his style. Dammit.]
I have a better life now than someone like me should have. I'm content.
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I have a better life now than someone like me should have. I'm content.