[briefly, there's a sadness that settles on the way he looks at her; she's definitely angry on his behalf, and he's not wanted to burden anyone with his own miseries. it's heartwarming, but he wishes she wouldn't have to grow so concerned about it.]

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger.

[unwavering strength, even if his words tend to condemn more than necessary.]

--and bad things still happen. It's how we move forward from that point what defines what makes or breaks us.