Grandmother: "It happened about 30 years ago, but I've never told anyone about it before now. He didn't want me to because he felt very embarrassed. But now he's not here anymore, and I think you deserved the truth."
Girl: "He must have been very special, because I (can) just imagine it must be hard to forgive someone who's done something like that to you."
Grandmother: "It certainly was, but I'm glad I did."
Is this natural and are the tenses used correct?
Which expression is more common - "I just imagine" or "I can just imagine"?
Grandmother: "It happened about 30 years ago, but I've never told anyone about it before now. He didn't want me to because he felt very embarrassed. " Girl: "He must have been very special, and I can only imagine how you feel.
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Grandmother: "It happened about 30 years ago, but I've never told anyone about it before now. He didn't want me to because he felt very embarrassed. But now he's not here anymore, and I think you deserve the truth."
Girl: "He must have been very special, and I can only