[He still doesn't sound angry, or helpless. He's doing his best to keep his voice calm and level, as if somehow that might help her. He honestly isn't sure if he can manage to emote the same way he used to.
So he just leans in and presses his lips to her forehead. If she doesn't want to look at him, that's fine. But maybe a small, affectionate gesture like that will be enough to shock her long enough for him to pull her into a tight embrace, so she can just cry on him if she wants instead of into her own hands.]
The only person who expects you to do all of this all by yourself is you.
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[He still doesn't sound angry, or helpless. He's doing his best to keep his voice calm and level, as if somehow that might help her. He honestly isn't sure if he can manage to emote the same way he used to.
So he just leans in and presses his lips to her forehead. If she doesn't want to look at him, that's fine. But maybe a small, affectionate gesture like that will be enough to shock her long enough for him to pull her into a tight embrace, so she can just cry on him if she wants instead of into her own hands.]
The only person who expects you to do all of this all by yourself is you.