And with her partner, it would have been extremely difficult: the slightest hint of doubt on his face or in his voice would have been devastating for her and would have probably meant the end of their relationship.
أو لشريكها، رغم صعوبة ذلك... لأن أدنى تلميح من الشك في صوته أو على وجهه كان سيؤلمها وربما سيتسبب في إنهاء علاقتهما.