CH739 Envy, Irrational Human Nature
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"Thank you," Olyver suddenly said.
Alex raised a confused eyebrow.
"For what? And why so suddenly?"
"For understanding me," Olyver replied.
A wry smile appeared on his face.
"It is strange how something that seems so insignificant can matter so much."
"I wouldn't call it insignificant," Alex said, shaking his head. "Humans evolved and adapted as social creatures. We instinctively seek connections with others, even when we don't consciously realise it or fully understand why.
"The need for someone... and the desire to be needed by someone... lies at the very core of what makes us human."
His gaze drifted into the distance, carrying a trace of melancholy.
Olyver was initially taken aback by the response, but a moment later, he realised something.
"I am not the first person like me that you have met, am I?" he asked.
