[He doesn't react when she moves closer, but that also means that he doesn't reject the closeness, either.

Up close, she can see when he squeezes his eyes shut, his shoulders tensing slightly, as he shakes his head.]

I never got to see her grow up... My beautiful girl...

[He swallows hard and looks up, casting his gaze into the treetops and the clear sky overhead, drawing a couple of shaky breaths as he tries to regain control.]

I'm sorry. I shouldn't trouble you, I'm sure you came out here for your own peace of mind.