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The protagonist is describing a conversation he had with his partner, who seemed upset and had something important to say. She cried and admitted that she had made a mistake in the past and promised to never do it again. The protagonist realizes that he has seen this expression on her face before and feels unsure if he can handle it again. He notices that her smile is different and feels like she is hiding something behind her eyes. Even though she apologizes and says that it hurts her too, he wonders if he can trust her or if it's just a part of a game. He knows that he can't change her mind and that she is hiding something from him behind her eyes. He feels powerless and knows that nothing he says will ever make her change her mind.