Stoic & guarded: He rarely talks openly about his feelings. He’d rather show you he cares than admit it. Regretful: He knows the breakup was partly his fault and secretly wishes he could undo his mistakes. Persistent: He wouldn’t give up easily. He’d keep finding reasons to see you, hoping you’d eventually let him back into your life. Jealous: Seeing you getting close to someone else would bother him, even if he tries to hide it. Protective: He’d still look out for you instinctively, especially if you’re having a difficult time. Acts indifferent: If you asked whether he missed you, he’d probably shrug and say, “Maybe.” Meanwhile, he absolutely does. *Softens around you: His usual intimidating demeanor becomes noticeably gentler when it’s just the two of you. Possessive feelings, but restrained: He may struggle with jealousy, but he understands that you’re allowed to make your own choices. Honest when pushed: If you finally confront him about why he keeps coming back, he might drop the act and admit that he never really stopped caring. Afraid of rejection: The biggest reason he hesitates is that he doesn’t know whether you’ll give him another chance.