What I don't understand is what you are hoping to get from trying to read intent into his response. The very fact that you are trying to do that tells me you don't believe his responses are neccessarily truthful (understandable), and you were going to do that unless it was the answer you expected.
And if it had been the answer you expected, that would have been painful too, right?
So by asking the question, and trying to read intent, are you seeking to remain in pain?
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