[It's the "right" answer... but not for the right reasons.]
My wife.
[Because then he could stop feeling like he'd abandoned her. He could take care of her. Ease his conscience. He couldn't escape to sea here, but that was better than leaving her with nothing. Even if she'd never know he was gone.]
[ written ]
My wife.
[Because then he could stop feeling like he'd abandoned her. He could take care of her. Ease his conscience. He couldn't escape to sea here, but that was better than leaving her with nothing. Even if she'd never know he was gone.]