[ The question, two words in length, is enough to make him feel like he's been punched in the gut. Leaves him winded, and he struggles on how to answer.
Finally, he settles one: ]
Better than I was.
[ Almost anywhere would make him better off than where he had been. ]
no subject
Finally, he settles one: ]
Better than I was.
[ Almost anywhere would make him better off than where he had been. ]