I didn’t know if he took it to heart, but he stopped crying and fell into deep thought.

I was shocked to see him in this state. I wondered if I had been too harsh in what I said. The series of blows he had received were indeed overwhelming for him.

Although his actions were infuriating, he was also a vulnerable individual.

I eased up a bit, observing his emotions.

After a moment, he looked at me. His face remained pale. He seemed much older, and I even doubted if this was the Matthew I used