Book 2, Chapter 16, (Secret) Summary

Sunday, October 12, 2003 Henry = 40: Clare = 32

Clare has a secret. Sometimes she enjoys the times when Henry is gone, she gets to enjoy the things Henry does not and she has quality time to herself without him touching her.

Book 2, Chapter 16, (Secret) Analysis

Clare is admitting that even though she loves Henry and they are a couple, she enjoys being alone and enjoys her own company. She will remain an individual and independent to a certain degree. She is also preserving at little of herself rather than giving everything to Henry because she feels he takes too much at times and is too demanding on her.