He doesn't think himself self-pitying. He did everything he could to please her. Yet, his efforts, like strikes upon a hard stone, garnered no response.
He always felt he was invincible, immune to all hurt. But now, he discovered that, in life, there would always be an unexpected blow you never see coming.
This unexpected hit may not cause any physical injury, yet it can effortlessly penetrate the softest and most vulnerable part of your heart, inflicting the deadliest pain.
Under the dim light, her clear eyes were veiled by a hazy glow, making it impenetrable for him to discern her emotions.
From her, he could vaguely detect a sense of indifference.
This indifference made him sense a distance from her, as if she were far away even when right before his eyes.
