[X gave pause taking in what Alice had to say. He couldn't begin to imagine how it felt, learning your very own father caused a lot of strife for your sake.]

Alice... I can see why you wouldn't want to say that to anyone.

[At her question, he bowed his head.]

My parents found it easier to just disappear behind their work, instead of paying attention to me after I closed myself off from everyone. As if making more money would fix the problem...

[Oh, he...he didn't mean to go that deep.]

I'm sorry, this isn't about me. I just wanted to lend an ear to what you wanted to say.