@danymeria I read them just after the first tv series came out and going into red wedding, tywins fate and stannis showing up at winterfell blind were all god tier level experiences
@gabrambles I always got the sense he was intrigued and amused by Mary's difference to other women in society rather than actually in love with her personally. I feel like the initial appeal would have worn off after a while and he still may have liked her, but not loved.
"could it be that you might grow to love me?"
i am always gonna stand by my belief that william ryder truly loved mary. he was just too late, too too late, fumbled the first proposal which could have been his key to "his" happiness. not everyone gets a second chance like darcy.
indira varma as mrs gardiner is such a gem.
she tries to build up mary's confidence, encourages her to make her own choices, cares like the mother she lacked, validates her, makes her feel welcome and appreciates her for who she is. amazing character.
#theotherbennetsister