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I think he knew something was amiss and was happy as you say settling for that illusion. Bit brutal when it happens. Put a right dampener on things but he will bounce back

Such things are often for the best. I'm sure that neither were happy and time heals all wounds as they say. He will bounce back as you said.

They are indeed for the best. Struggling on would just have made it worse for everyone. Yuk, though.