[ Of course he would feel that way, if he was victimized at their hands so much. Her expression turns pensive, and she moves her hand in a soothing, gentle motion. ]

See, you're always thinking of everyone. [ Even after going through something like that.... ] If you really can't... I understand. But don't go thinking I'd leave you alone.

[ The sense she gets from his response is that it's not that he wouldn't open up — it's that he can't. But whatever the details, she's not afraid, especially if hearing it would ease his burden. ]