[ With each reason she gives, William's gaze drifts further away from hers. As if he's taking each statement into honest consideration, reflecting on their past encounters. It's making far more sense than he ever expected her answer would. ]

Then I have been showing a sense of caring towards you this entire time. And you have recognized it as such. Even with all the anger and neglect shadowing it.

[ He sounds both surprised and relieved at the idea. ]