She had always been harsh and cold toward him.  
Not once had she shown even a hint of affection.  

That was fine.  

She treated everyone the same way.  

She kept her distance equally from all. But if anyone could claim to have gotten the closest to her, it would undoubtedly be him.  

There are countless personalities and relationships in the world.  
So, wouldn’t it make sense that the forms of affection would be just as diverse?  

That’s what he believed.  
He believed that he held the most important place …