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i think you’re right bec it happened 40 years ago so if we apply it to real life time that would be in the 80’s and i really don’t see a way to cross communicate with each again if she moved first
*it’s like saying to someone “wait here” and they leave but you don’t have a way to know where they are again*
I don't think he ghosted the mom. I think she knew cause he mentioned a few chapters ago to himself that she didn't wait for him before moving to the country side. Maybe he was unable to get in contact with her after his illness was resolved?