[He's hoping she's right about not pushing, because right now he's going to pull her into a tight hug if she lets him. He can hear the strength—feel it from her, but he still wants to give his support, and right now it's by just holding her securely.]
I'm not going to forget, and I'm not going to walk away. I'm ready to hear it—whatever it is. [Whatever got her aunt killed and whatever she's afraid will kill him too.]