thinking the strength of Gountess' love for Lily
for DECADES he had to lie to her to protect her
because they havent cut contact, she just thinks he is okay but busy while shes busy herself touring the world and shit
for DECADES he couldnt tell her that he is being held prisoner, actually being drained dry, lied to his ONLY remaining family, to the love of his life
he couldnt confide in her about the murder of his parents
he couldnt confide in her that he's become a tool in the hands of a psycho, that he is "helping" a lunatic and a murderer to take over the world, knowing! that thanks to HIM, Mymo's plans have a pretty good chance to succeed
that alone should've driven him insane. pretending for years that you are fine when talking to the one you love who you know can bring you comfort and console you and soothe your pain.