history: I accidentally stepped on someone's toe at the grocery store and they really looked in pain I accidentally stepped on someone's toe at the grocery store and they really looked like they were in pain Oh no_comma_ did you ask if they were alright and apologize?  Of course! I probably apologized 20 times. I felt so guilty.
current: Oh no, how did he take it? 
next: He looked like he understood that I was really sorry and that it was an accident but he couldn't help but grab his foot in pain! 