All these years, the old man had carried his guilt like a gestating foetus in his mind. What is the meaning of the phrase 'carried his guilt like a gestating foetus'?
1) He felt burdened by his guilt and it consumed him.
2) He tried to forget about his guilt but it kept growing inside him.
3) He shared his guilt with others and sought forgiveness.
4) He was unaware of his guilt and it affected his mental health.